Cantonese Opera-cum-Shadow Puppetry for Youngsters & Body in Time

Scheme Overview

Cantonese Opera-cum-Shadow Puppetry for Youngsters
Cantonese opera classes, puppetry and shadow puppet-making classes, showcase activities, exhibition and finale performance will be arranged in the district to cultivate youngsters’ interest in these traditional art forms. The programme will also explore the fusion of Cantonese opera and shadow puppetry onstage.

Artistic Advisor: Sun Kim-long
Organised by: ArtsArea Management
Arts Groups: Love and Faith Cantonese Opera Laboratory and Hong Kong Puppet and Shadow Art Center

Body in Time
Dance and movement workshops for the elderly, demonstration showcase, exhibition and finale performance will be arranged in the district to enhance the intergenerational communication between the elderly and the youth. The elderly can develop their physical and mental ability as well as enjoy the joy of creation through dance.

Artistic Advisor: Ong Yong Lock
Choreographer: Andy Lee
Produced by: Unlock Dancing Plaza

The above two programmes will be rolled out in three stages:

Stage 1: Opening Performance (7 Apr 2019)
The opening performance will include Cantonese opera-cum-shadow puppetry and dance performance to introduce three different types of performing arts to residents in the district.

Stage 2: Workshops, Showcase and Exhibition (Apr 2019 to Mar 2020)
There will be various activities and showcases to provide training and performance opportunities to the elderly and youngsters in the district. These activities can also arouse their interest in Cantonese opera, shadow puppetry or dance.

Stage 3: Joint Rehearsal and Finale Performance (Feb to Mar 2020)
All participants will join the grand finale to celebrate their achievements to the public.

Except the tickets of finale performances, the activities of the scheme are free of charge.

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Opening Performance（with sharing session by artists after the performance）
7 Apr 2019 (Sun) 2:30pm

Hong Kong Design Institute VTC Auditorium
（3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O）
Host: Tam Wing-lun

Joint Presentation of Tough Training and Saving Mother from The Lotus Lamp
Artistic Advisor: Sun Kim-long
Organised by: ArtsArea Management
Performers: Love and Faith Cantonese Opera Laboratory and Hong Kong Puppet and Shadow Art Center

Body in Time
Produced by: Unlock Dancing Plaza
Performers: Unlock Dancing Plaza and Grey and Green Ping Pong Project

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Cantonese Opera-cum-Shadow Puppetry for Youngsters

Workshop on Cantonese Opera for Youngsters
Date: May to Dec 2019, Every Sun (26 sessions in total)
Time: 10am - 12noon
Venue: Kin Choi Community Hall
Target: Youngsters
Instructors: Cheung Po-wah and Pui Jun-hin (Love and Faith Cantonese Opera Laboratory)

Workshop on Puppetry for Youths and Workshop on Shadow Puppet-making for Youths
Date: May until Dec 2019, Every Sat (20 sessions in total) 
Time: 3pm-4:30pm
Venue: Y.C.H Chan Iu Seng Primary School
Target: Youngsters
Instructor: Wong Fai ,Chong Lai-yuk, Wong Wai-chun (Hong Kong Puppet and Shadow Art Center)

Showcases
Puppet Show and Post-Performance Experience Session
5 May 2019 (Sun) 3pm 
Kin Choi Community Hall

7 Jul 2019 (Sun) 3pm
Kin Choi Community Hall

18 Aug 2019 (Sun) 3pm
Sheung Tak Community Hall 

29 Sep 2019 (Sun) 3pm
King Lam Neighbourhood Community Centre

27 Jun 2020 (Sat) 3pm
Hang Hau Community Hall

Programmes: Tai Ming City, Monkey Mania, Zhong Kui Getting Drunk, Battledrums of Jinshan
 (The running time of the performance is approximately 45 minutes) 

Performers: Hong Kong Puppet and Shadow Art Center

Cantonese Opera Excerpt
18 May 2019 (Sat) 2:30pm
Kin Choi Community Hall

27 Jul 2019 (Sat) 2:30pm
Hang Hau Community Hall

Programmes: Chastising the Princess (Excerpt), Butterfly Dance Yaochi, Tough Training from The Lotus Lamp, Stealing the Celestial Herb from The Legend of the White Snake, Romance of the Phoenix Tower (Excerpt), or Lu' an Zhou (Excerpt)
 (The running time of the performance is approximately 1 hour) 

Performers: Love and Faith Cantonese Opera Laboratory

Joint Performance
24 Aug 2019 (Sat) 7:30pm
Hang Hau Community Hall

12 Oct 2019 (Sat) 2:30pm
Hang Hau Community Hall

28 Dec 2019 (Sat) 2:30pm
King Lam Neighbourhood Community Centre

Programmes: Romance of the Phoenix Tower, Chastising the Princess, Lu' an Zhou, Returning Home in Glory, Meeting in a Dream from the Goddess of River Luo, The Sounds of Battle, Down the mountain, Stealing the Celestial Herb, Tough Training from The Lotus Lamp, or Han Xin
(The running time of the showcase is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes)

Host: Sun Kim-long

Performers: Love and Faith Cantonese Opera Laboratory (Children and youth performers), Hong Kong Puppet and Shadow Art Center, Tam Wing-lun and Chan Hei-yu

Touring Exhibition
2-13 May 2019 (Thu-Mon)
Tseung Kwan O Public Library

25 May – 1 Jun 2019 (Sat-Sat)
Sai Kung Public Library

2 – 19 Jun 2019 (Sun-Wed)
Tiu King Leng Public Library

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Body in Time

1^st Stage Open Workshop

30 Apr 2019 (Tue) 10am
Kin Choi Community Hall

21 May 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Sheung Tak Centre

28 May 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Kin Ming Centre 

4 Jun 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Kin Ming Centre 

18 Jun 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Hau Tak Centre 

25 Jun 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Hau Tak Centre

2nd Stage Core Workshop
July 2019 - January 2020 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service - Hau Tak Centre/
Hang Hau Community Hall
Participants：25 senior citizens selected from the 1st Stage Workshops

Body Sparking Workshop for Old Pals
A short dance piece will be performed by professional dancers first. The senior citizens will be able to join the specially designed workshop afterwards in order to reignite every inch of their bodies.

2 Jul 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Kin Ming Centre 

6 Aug 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Hau Tak Centre 

10 Sep 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Sheung Tak Centre

8 Oct 2019 (Tue) 10am
Kin Choi Community Hall

5 Nov 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Hau Tak Centre

10 Dec 2019 (Tue) 10am
Haven of Hope District Elderly Community Service – Sheung Tak Centre

24 Dec 2019 (Tue) 10am
Kin Choi Community Hall

21 Jan 2020 (Tue) 10am
Hang Hau Community Hall

Open Rehearsal with Grey & Green Ping Pong Project
31 Oct & 7 Nov 2019 (Thu) 2pm
Sheung Tak Community Hall

Showcase with Grey & Green Ping Pong Project & Exhibition
8 Jan 2020 (Wed)
1st session: 11am
2nd session: 12noon
Tiu Keng Leng Sports Centre (Large Activity Room No. 1)

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2019/20 Finale Performance for Cantonese Opera-cum-Shadow
Puppetry for Youngsters & Body in Time

Date: 21 & 22.11.2020 (Sun & Sat)
Time: 2:30pm
Venue: Theatre, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre

Cantonese Opera-cum-Shadow Puppetry for Youngsters
Artistic Advisor: Sun Kim-long
Organised by: ArtsArea Management
Performers: Workshop Participants from Love and Faith Cantonese Opera Laboratory and Hong Kong Puppet and Shadow Art Center

Body in Time Artistic Director: Ong Yong Lock Choreographer: Andy Lee Performers: Workshop participants

Produced by Unlock Dancing Plaza

Programme (Chinese version only)

Supported by	Sai Kung Cultural Centre	Haven of Hope Christian Service

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