Principal artists Yu Kuizhi and Li Shengsu will lead an ensemble of outstanding Peking Opera performers in presenting three Peking Opera masterpieces. A new historical Peking Opera Cession for Consolidation of the Song Regime portrays how the King of Wuyue submits his territory to the Song dynasty for the greater welfare of his people. The impressive cast will also perform the classic tales from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, showcasing the enduring beauty of the vocal style. The widely beloved classic The Legend of the White Snake masterfully balances singing and acting as well as civil and martial elements, making for a captivating experience for the audience.
20/6 (FRI) 7:30pm
A New Historical Peking Opera – Cession for Consolidation of the Song Regime
Main Cast : Yu Kuizhi, Li Shengsu, Wang Yue, Du Zhe, Hu Bin, Chu Fengyi, Chen Xuzhi, Wang Jue, Ma Xiangfei, et al.
21/6 (SAT) 7:30pm
A Meeting of Heroes, Invoking the East Wind and The Huarong Pass
Main Cast : Yu Kuizhi, Du Zhe, Hu Bin, Wang Yue, Guo Zhufeng, Wang Jue, Ma Xiangfei, Guo Xiaolei, Wei Jiaqing, et al.
22/6 (SUN) 7:30pm
The Legend of the White Snake
Main Cast : Li Shengsu / Zhu Hong (as Bai Suzhen), Guo Zhufeng, Dai Zhongyu, Hu Bin, Wang Jue, Jiang Qize, Zheng Gaolu, Wei Pengyu, Wang Xuesong, et al.
The role of Bai Suzhen will be co-played by Li Shengsu and Zhu Hong. Zhu Hong will perform in Stealing the Herb, Demanding the Release of Her Husband, and Fighting on the Water.
Programme of HKICH Month
The performance will run for about 2.5 hours including a 15-minute intermission.
Programme offerings differ by date. With Chinese and English surtitles.
Extension Activities
19/6 (THU) 7:30pm
Meet-the-Artists: The Legacy and Development of Peking Opera
Speakers: Yu Kuizhi, Li Shengsu
Moderator: Hu Guangming
Venue: AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Putonghua and Cantonese
21/6 (SAT) 3:30pm
Backstage Tour
Venue: Backstage, Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Putonghua with Cantonese interpretation
Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.
22/6 (SUN) 3:30pm
Demonstration Performance of Peking Opera
Extracts of Chasing the Boat on the Autumn River
Performers: Zhang Xinxin, Wang Xuesong
Venue: Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Free Admission