Spanish dance group Aracaladanza Compañía will stage the lyrical and imaginative dance performance "PLAY" in early August as part of the summer arts festival International Arts Carnival (IAC) presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. With the Yuen Long Theatre turned into a playground, the show features agile and energetic dancers in quirky costumes who wield curious objects to bring sheer joy to audiences.
 
     Everyday games and toys are reinvented through dance in this playground: swan-shaped floaties will perform "Swan Lake" ballet, pillows several times larger than a human will engage in a pillow fight, gigantic cat's cradles will form countless patterns, and there will even be a tap dance performed by a mischievous troupe of fluffy dogs, ensuring an endless stream of dazzling surprises. 
 
     The production has swept the awards for Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Original Score, and was named a finalist for Best Family Show at the 2020 MAX Awards in Spain. Designed for nothing but sheer joy, it invites all fun-loving children-at-heart to join the celebration.
 
     "PLAY" will be held at 3pm on August 8 and 9, and 7.30pm on August 8 at the Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre. This programme is recommended for audience members aged 4 and above. Tickets priced at $220, $280 and $350 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288, or use the URBTIX mobile ticketing app.
 
     A meet-the-artist session will be held after the performance on August 9 for the audience to exchange views with the performers. In addition, parent-child dance workshops (in English with Cantonese interpretation) will be held at 11am and 5pm on August 9 at the Dance Studio of Yuen Long Theatre, where participants will learn a short dance piece through games, improvisation and physical contact. The workshops will close with an enjoyable group drawing exercise and are suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families. Tickets are priced at $120 for children and $180 for parents.
 
     For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.

     This year's IAC will present over 100 performances and related activities in July and August, bringing together artists from overseas, the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong for an exciting lineup of interactive, inspiring and family-friendly programmes, including acrobatics, dance, music, theatre and multimedia. The IAC will also offer film screenings, library activities, parent-child workshops, an online programme and exhibitions, providing the city with a fulfilling and diverse summer arts experience for families.

Ends/Thursday, July 30, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:30

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