2019-2020 Tao Arts Wan Chai - Cantonese Opera-cum-Shadow Puppetry for Youngsters

Cantonese Opera-cum-Shadow Puppetry for Youngsters
In addition to Cantonese opera, puppetry and shadow puppet-making classes, showcase activities 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: Kim Sum Cantonese Opera Association and Hong Kong Puppet and Shadow Art Center

The programme will be rolled out in three stages:

Stage 1: Opening Performance (21 April 2019)
The opening performance will perform Cantonese opera-cum-shadow puppetry and introduce Cantonese opera and traditional shadow puppetry to residents in the district.

Stage 2: Workshops and Showcase (May to December 2019)
There will be core workshops, showcase activities and Cantonese opera, puppetry and shadow puppet-making classes to provide training and performance opportunities to youngsters in the district.

Stage 3: Joint Rehearsal and Finale Performance (October to November 2020)
All participants will join the grand finale to celebrate their achievements in front of the local community.

The activities of the scheme are free of charge.

Jointly presented by

Supported by The Causeway Bay Kai-fong Welfare Advancement Association

Programme enquiries:
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
2591 1340

Programme and enrolment enquiries:
ArtsArea Management
5943 1323
artsareamgt@gmail.com

Presenter reserves the right to change the programme and artists/ instructors should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.
The content of programmes does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.