Performing Arts Carnival 2023

Yuen Long Theatre

The Performing Arts Carnival 2023 presents a diverse range of top-notch performing arts programmes by emerging talents from the Schools of Dance, Music, Drama and Chinese Opera of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), and artists from venue partners, local arts groups and district organisations. The Carnival will tour around five performance venues in the New Territories, with the showcases at Yuen Long Theatre in November.



Core Programme
12.11.2023 (Sun) 2pm-5pm
Free Admission

Auditorium
(Suitable for ages 3 and above)
Admission ticket is not required for the Auditorium programme.
Limited seats available on first-come-first-served basis.

Drama

Original Musical Home Sweet Home (Excerpt) The story revolves around four neighbouring tenants of subdivided units. Under the same roof, they face their own problems in life while searching for the place called "home". Music, Lyrics & Musical Director ： Chui Wai-yin Peco Playwright ： Cheung Fei-fan Director ： Li Wing-hong Choreographer ： Chow Wing-sze Seesy Musician ： Stanley Cheung, Anson Tang, So Chuen-on Actors ： (Inaugural class of the Acting for Musical Theatre major) Cheng Hoi-man, Chu Po-ching, Chung Ho-shun, Leung Ho-yi, Ngan Hei-yuen, Wai Cheuk-nam, Wong Tsz-yui Assistant to Musical Director ： Tam Pak-huen Music score processing assistant ： Yoko Yung

Music

Opera excerpts from Die Zauberflöte  “Wie? Ihr an diesem Schreckensort?”  “Alles fühlt der Liebe Freuden”  “Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen” Composer ： W.A. Mozart Singers ： Jason Li, Aaron Kwan, Jenty Leung, Victoria Chen, Sicilia Lin and Liserl Huen Opera excerpts from Le Nozze di Figaro  “Cinque… dieci…” “Sea caso madama”  “Porgi amor”  “Sull’aria” Composer ： W.A. Mozart Singers ： Lorraine Chan, Nicole Tse, Aaron Kwan and Michelle Siu

Opera excerpts from Carmen  “La cloche a sonnė”  “Habanera”  “Nous avons en tête une affaire”  “Votre toast” Composer ： G. Bizet Singers ： Alice Li, Hannah Bu, Harriet Liu, Jeff Chan, Gary Kam and Aaron Kwan Choir ： Hannah Bu, Lorraine Chan, Jeanie Chen, Victoria Chen, Charlotte Gu, Liserl Huen, Jenty Leung, Leighton Li, Victoria Liao, Sicilia Lin, Harriet Liu, Michelle Siu, Kathy So, Nichole Tse, Xie Shiying, Jeff Chan, Cheuk King-yau, Jason Li, Chad Li, Gary Kam, Jerry Xu and Jerry Fung Staging Director ： Nancy Yuen

Dance

An Excerpt from Inside Out Created in 2018, Inside Out explores the subtle relationship between the dancers and the barre in ballet training. This is an experiment work that breaks up the traditional form of ballet technique by challenging the traditional use of the barre. Choreographer ： Nguyen Ngoc Anh Music ： The Last Breath Composer ： Ezio Bosso Set Designer ： Nguyen Ngoc Anh Dancers ： Chen Wai-sze, Ho Hei-yu, Lau Cheuk-wing, Lau Oon-hei, Lee Sin-tung, Leung Sin-hang, Ngan Sze-yu, Tam Ashley Tsz-yiu, Leung Hei-tung, Yuen Mei-wai

Le Corsaire - Pas de deux This is a performance of one of the most famous and beloved dances for two, Pas de deux from the ballet Le Corsaire, which was inspired by Lord Byron's poetic work The Corsair. Choreographer ： Joseph Mazilier Rehearsal Director ： Eve Chan Music ： Le Corsaire: Act II - "3. Grand pas: (Le grand pas de deux a trois classique): Adagio" Composer ： Riccardo Drigo

Unleashed An inner voice or some form of energy? The choreographer hopes the dancers could interpret this feeling through their youthful bodies. Unleashed a fleeting ray of light. This reminds the choreographer of the famous line... "All has gone, countless remarkable figures in the past, let us focus on the present moment..." Choreographer ： Yu Pik Yim Music ： Sun Quan The Emperor (Guzheng & drum Ver.)

"Beautiful Reminiscence" A thought, leads heart, your thought? Choreographer ： Li Yongjing Rehearsal Director ： Lam Po Music ： 3WW, Reference, Experience Composer ： Alt-J, L C Fung, Ludovico Einaudi Dancers ： Calysta Clara Neisha, Huang Ziyan, Lai Lok-yan, Ho Wing-kam, Lam Hoi-ching, Lin Ka-ying, Lai Natalia, To Wing, Tsang Wing-hang, Liu Zhi, Wong Ching-tung, Xiong Yilin, Wong Cheuk-lam, Wong Noi-bei, Zhao yuefan, Wong Lai-kei Kristy, Yip Sze-wai, Xu Xitong

Chinese Opera
An Excerpt of Lodging at the inn from The Sword of the Valiant During the Ming dynasty, a court minister Meng Kui colludes with Japanese pirates in a treacherous plot against his country. Xun Ru wants to borrow Lord Long's family heirloom, a sword with a hidden blade, to assassinate Meng. Lord Long’s son, Jialie will be the assassin. He bids farewell to his secret lover, Xiang Ruyu, a village girl. His elder sister Jiajie fears for his safety and tails him. Jiajie stays at an inn, where she runs into Ruyu's elder brother, Xiang Ling, who is a secret agent investigating traitors. Upon learning of her lover's mission, Ruyu joins Jiajie to hunt down the traitor.
An Excerpt of Mu Guiying Gets a Husband During the Northern Song Dynasty, Marshall Yang Lulang orders Meng Liang to ask Wulang to help break the battle formation of the enemy, Liao. Wulang urgently needs the magical “Dragon Vanquishing Wood” from the Muke Fortress to make battle axes. Lulang then sends Meng Liang and Jiao Zan to Muke Fortress to get the wood, but the two are defeated by Mu Guiying, daughter of the Fortress Lord. Lulang’s son, Zongbao, leads a scouting squad to the Fortress. He meets Guiying on the way. The two challenge each other to a duel, and Zongbao loses. She falls for his charming look, and proposes marriage. Zongbao will not dare to marry in secret while on expedition, but appreciates Guiying’s sincerity and accepts the proposal. Guiying willingly presents the Dragon Vanquishing Wood and she, together with her husband, manage to break through the Liao army’s formation. Director ： Tsai Chih-wei, Hong Hai Actors ： Deng Haipang, Zhou Leer, Luo Yan, Deng Huishu Orchestra ： Zhao Riwei, Ching Weng-sung

 

 

Fringe Activities

12.11.2023(Sun) 2pm-5pm

Free Admission

Foyer

Hong Kong Performing Stage of Cantonese Opera

*Cantonese Opera Make-up and Costumes Demonstration Workshop 6 Sessions: 2pm / 2:30pm / 3pm / 3:30pm / 4pm / 4:30pm Quota per session: 5   Gain first-hand experience of traditional Cantonese opera culture by putting on the unique make-up and costumes of Cantonese opera.

Bamboo Courtyard

Hong Kong Art of Leaf-whistling

*Leaf-whistling Workshop (Re-run) 5 Sessions: 2pm / 2:35pm / 3:10pm / 4pm / 4:35pm Quota per session: 24   Each workshop includes demonstration performance and a simple leaf-whistling tutorial. Participants can learn about the special instrument in the atmosphere of the bamboo courtyard.

Dance Studio

Yuen Long District Arts Committee

*Art Adventure (Performance and Workshops) 2pm-3:20pm & 3:40pm-5pm Quota per session: 40 Handbell Performance and Interactive Workshop 2pm & 3:40pm Join the handbell ensemble for a unique handbell music journey led by Christian Alliance S.Y. Yeh Memorial Primary School, starting from the United Kingdom, the home of the handbell, to different parts of the globe without the need to pack your luggage and carry a passport. Dance Performance and Interactive Workshop 2:45pm & 4:30pm Discover the mesmerising world of ethnic dances through captivating performances that showcase Yuen Long District Arts Committee Yuen Long Dance Troupe's unique rhythms and emotions.

*Programme Arrangements for Workshops

1. Free admission by ticket with free seating. Limited places available on a first-come-first-served basis.
2. Tickets will be distributed at the Enquiries Counter of Yuen Long Theatre from 12 noon on the day of the activities.
3. Each person is allowed up to two tickets.
4. Tickets will become invalid if the ticket holders fail to show up within 5 minutes after the designated session has begun, and their places will be allocated to other persons waiting at the venue.
5. In the event of any dispute regarding ticket distribution and seating arrangements, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s decision shall be final and conclusive.

 
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artist should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary. The contents of the programmes do not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.