Chinese Culture Festival 2025: City under the Moon - Dance Drama Azure After the Rain by Shanghai Dance Theatre

Acclaimed Poetess’ Fascinating Verses Captured in Contemporary Dances

'Under the unique aesthetic hue of the Song dynasty, traces of Song lyrics' elegant tones drift by intermittently.' — Xinmin Evening News

The dance drama centres around the tumultuous life of the famous Song dynasty poetess Li Qingzhao.  By showcasing Li's romantic world from a modern and creative perspective, the programme aims to promote traditional Chinese culture with such touching works.  Through recreating scenes of her life journey from youthful idealism to profound resilience, the dance drama embodies her lyrical verses capturing themes of love and loss; and celebrates her strength and optimism in adversity, her unwavering pursuit of cultural inheritance and her noble spirit.

A Programme of ‘Chinese Performing Arts Hong Kong Season’ Series

The running time of each performance is approximately 2 hours including an intermission of 15 minutes.

Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats respectively during the intermission or at a suitable break.  The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission of latecomers, or determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers. 

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

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

Shanghai Dance Theatre

Founded in 1979, Shanghai Dance Theatre has a rich repertoire of programmes that receive critical acclaim both locally and internationally. The group has been awarded numberous awards such as the 'Five One Project' Award, the Wenhua Grand Award, the National Fine Stage Arts Project Award and the China Dance Lotus Award. It has produced notable works include dance drama The Eternal Waves, Farewell My Concubine and Crested Ibises etc.

By learning dance movements from Azure After the Rain with the dancers, participants will experience how to express the unique aesthetic of the Song Dynasty through dance in this workshop.

Date: 24 September 2025 (Wed)

Time: 4pm-5:30pm

Venue: GR1, 6/F, Backstage of Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Ticket Price: $200

In Putonghua

Suitable for those aged 16 or above with some dance experience.  Please dress casually and wear dancing shoes.

Producer/ Artistic Director: Wang Yan

Chief Directors: Zhang Disha, Liu Xiaohe

Playwright/ Organiser: Yu Rongjun

Composer: Guo Haowei

Set Designer: Hu Yanjun

Literary Advisors: Yang Xun, Zhao Huijun

Chinese Culture Festival 2025: City under the Moon - Dance Drama Azure After the Rain by Shanghai Dance Theatre

DATE

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24.09.2025 (Wed)
16:00

Dance Workshop: GR1, 6/F, Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

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26.09.2025 (Fri) - 27.09.2025 (Sat)
19:30

Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

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DATE

24.09.2025 (Wed)
16:00

VENUE

Dance Workshop: GR1, 6/F, Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$200

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DATE

26.09.2025 (Fri) - 27.09.2025 (Sat)
19:30

VENUE

Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

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20% discount for each purchase of 20-29 tickets
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