(Conducted in Cantonese, Free Seating)
With its innate ability to bring joy, relaxation, and positive energy, comedy has the power to evoke fond memories.
Full-length ballets adapted from fairy tales, literary classics, myths and legends create stage happenings that can be either fantasy or realism based, and therefore never fail to appeal to the audience.
3 August
The Sleeping Beauty / Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Video clips: The Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin and Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
10 August
Cinderella
Video clips: The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet and Lyon Opera Ballet
17 August
The Pharaoh's Daughter / Hobson's Choice
Video clips: Bolshoi Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet
24 August
A Mid-summer Night's Dream
Video clips: Pacific Northwest Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Teatro all Scala Ballet, The Hamburg Ballet, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and more
31 August
Sylvia / La Chauve-souris
Video clips: The Royal Ballet, National Ballet of Japan, Teatro alla Scala Ballet and more
7 September
Coppélia / The Prince of Pagodas
Video clips: The Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, National Ballet of Japan and more
14 September
La Fille Mal Gardée / The Bright Stream
Video clips: Stuttgart Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and more
21 September
The Taming of the Shrew
Video clips: Stuttgart Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and more
Each lecture lasts for approximately 2.5 hours.
The speaker reserves the right to change the content(s) selected for screening. The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Margaret Lau
This lecture series is conducted by Margaret Lau, a seasoned dance critic and writer in Hong Kong on the subject of ballet. Her passion for ballet and her extensive experience and knowledge undoubtedly enhance audiences' understanding for appreciation of ballet performances.
Tickets available from 3 July onwards at all URBTIX outlets, self-service ticketing kiosks, on internet, by mobile app and telephone.
Discount Scheme
Half-price tickets are available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients.
(Limited tickets for CSSA recipients on a first-come-first-served basis.)
10% off for each purchase of standard tickets of 4 lectures.
Programme Enquiries: 2268 7323
Ticketing Enquiries and Customer Service: 3166 1100
Telephone Booking: 3166 1288
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk
Mobile App: URBTIX
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute speaker.
3, 10, 17,24,31.8 & 7, 14, 21.9.2023 (Thursday) 19:30
$60
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