Under the artistic direction of renowned virtuoso Yuen Siufai, audiences will be brought back to the Three Kingdoms era of fierce rivalry. Zhou Yu Thrice Humiliated gives an indepth look at the battle of wits and strategy between lord Zhou Yu and general Zhuge Liang. The Battle at Changbanpo has a cast that covers the full range of role types. The fierce battles involving Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Lu Bu showcase the solid martial art training of the Southern School and the ingeniously configured group combats characteristic of the Northern School. These powerful battle scenes are definitely a feast for the eyes. These two productions bring together some of the finest Cantonese Opera talents across three generations to showcase the enduring legacy of Cantonese Opera artistry.
26/7 (SAT) 7:30pm
Zhou Yu Thrice Humiliated
Main Cast: Yuen Siu-fai, Lee Lung, Wan Fai-yin, Wan Yuk-yu, Ho Wai-ling, Tam Wing-lun, Alan
27/7 (SUN) 7:30pm
The Battle at Changbanpo
Main Cast: Lee Lung, Yuen Siu-fai, Wan Fai-yin, Wan Yuk-yu, Ho Wai-ling, Tam Wing-lun, Alan
The performance will run for about 3 hours including a 15-minute intermission.
Programme offerings differ by date. With Chinese and English surtitles.
Extension Activity
24/7 (THU) 7:30pm
Meet-the-Artists: Pre-performance Talk
Speakers: Yuen Siu-fai, Lee Lung, Wan Fai-yin
Moderator: Barbara Tang
Venue: AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Cantonese
Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.
Talks on the Three Kingdoms Opera
17/5 (SAT) 2:30pm
Character Portrayal in Staging ‘Three Kingdoms’ Stories: Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei
24/5 (SAT) 2:30pm
On the Adaptation of Stories from the ‘Three Kingdoms’ for the Stage – With Examples from Excerpts and Full-length Plays
31/5 (SAT) 2:30pm
On the Strategic Plots: Invoking the East Wind and Returning to Jingzhou
7/6 (SAT) 2:30pm
Stories from the ‘Three Kingdoms’: From History and Literature to Traditional Theatre
Speaker: Yuen Siu-fai
Venue: AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Cantonese
Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.
Talks on the Culture of Chinese Opera
8/6 (SUN) 2:30pm
Staging ‘Three Kingdoms’ stories: from Southern Operas of the Song and Yuan Periods to Regional Operas of Today
15/6 (SUN) 2:30pm
Stage Heroines Playing Middle-aged Men: the ‘bearded male’ Cross-dressing Roles in Yuediao Opera of Henan and Qinqiang Opera of Shaanxi
Speaker: Lum Man-yee
Venue: AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Cantonese
Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.