Revisit the classic literary treasures and discover the magical charm of books!

In English with Chinese and English surtitles.

Adapted from Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland

Alice refuses to do her homework.  She prefers to play and daydream in her father’s study where she stumbles across a strange rabbit that nibbles on books.  Wanting to stop it from eating books, Alice follows the rabbit into its rabbit hole.  She chases it through its borough and discovers a wonderland where she encounters many strange and fascinating characters.  In this adaption of Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland, setting is no longer a garden but a library full of pop-up books.  Audience will be amazed that each book becomes a door to the next adventure…Will you follow the rabbit?

With post-performance talk on 9.12.2016 (Conducted in English).

Audiences aged 6 and above are welcome.

The running time of each performance is approximately 55 minutes without intermission.

‘Cheers!’ Series: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by Tout à Trac (Canada)

Tout à Trac (Canada) has been exploring storytelling, mask theatre and puppetry through a style of theatre in which imagination is at the core of the creative process since 1998.  In 2008, it created a unique adaptation of the classic Alice in Wonderland, which won the Acadie-RIDEAU Award in Canada the same year and has been performed over 425 times in Canada, the United States, Asia and the Middle East.

Production Team

Playwright and Director: Hugo Bélanger

Translation: Maureen Labonté

Set/Mask/Puppet/Costume Design: Patrice Charbonneau-Brunelle

Performers: Philomène Lévesque-Rainville

Performers: Dominique Leclerc

Performers: Gabriel De Santis-Caron

Performers: Philippe Robert

Performers: Céleste Dubé

‘Cheers!’ Series: Alice in Wonderland by Tout à Trac (Canada)

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

09.12.2016 (Fri) - 10.12.2016 (Sat)
19:30

10.12.2016 (Sat) - 11.12.2016 (Sun)
15:00

Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

$240, $180, $140

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DATE

09.12.2016 (Fri) - 10.12.2016 (Sat)
19:30

10.12.2016 (Sat) - 11.12.2016 (Sun)
15:00

VENUE

Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

PRICE

$240, $180, $140

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Tickets available from 14 October onwards at all URBTIX outlets, on Internet, by Mobile Ticketing App and Credit Card Telephone Booking.

Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients.  (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis.)

Group Booking Discount #

10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.

‘Cheers!’ Series Discount #

10% off for each purchase of standard tickets for any 2 programmes; 15% off for any 3 programmes; 20% off for any 4 programmes or more.

# Not applicable to tickets for ’Acting with Mask Workshop’.

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.  Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.

One ticket per person regardless of age, admission subject to age limit specified for each event.

Ticketing Enquiries 3761 6661

Credit Card Telephone Booking 2111 5999

Internet Booking www.urbtix.hk

Programme Enquiries 2268 7323

Ticketing Enquiries 3761 6661

Credit Card Telephone Booking 2111 5999

Internet Booking www.urbtix.hk

Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers and audiences who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted to their own seats at a suitable break.

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

‘Acting with Mask Workshop’

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

11.12.2016 (Sun)
11:00

Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

$80

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DATE

11.12.2016 (Sun)
11:00

VENUE

Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

PRICE

$80

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Tickets for the workshop are SOLD OUT!  Thank you for your support!

Participants will explore the art of acting with masks in the Commedia dell’Arte tradition, a famous theatre style that is a fundamental part of Western theatre, through creative games and physical exercises.  They may also have the chance to create short sketches in small groups with real performance masks.
 
In English with simple Cantonese interpretation.
 
Audiences aged 6 and above are welcome.
 
Workshop lasts for about 70 minutes.
 
Comfortable clothing is recommended.