In Yue Opera, the handsome xiaosheng (young male role) played by female actors can be akin to the well-loved male idols of popular television series. Among the veterans, Wu Fenghua, two-time winner of the China Theatre Plum Blossom Award, is an exemplary figure commanding both talent and skills. The Peacock Flies Southeas, dubbed the ‘Chinese Romeo and Juliet’, offers a touching reinterpretation of love and loss. The Aloeswood Fan is a delightful take on of the classic scholar-and-beauty genre. The finale, Mu Guiying Takes Command, combines crisp martial arts moves with graceful operatic vocals to showcase the refined artistry of Yue Opera.
18/7 (FRI) 7:30pm
The Peacock Flies Southeast
Main Cast : Wu Fenghua, Chen Fei, Pan Qin, Yu Weiping
19/7 (SAT) 7:30pm
The Aloeswood Fan
Main Cast : Wu Fenghua, Wu Suying
20/7 (SUN) 7:30pm
Mu Guiying Takes Command
Main Cast : Wu Fenghua, Chen Fei
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 Activity
17/7 (THU) 7:30pm
Meet-the-Artists: Timeless Appeal: The Legacy and Evolution of Yue Opera
Speakers: Wu Fenghua, Wu Suying, Chen Fei, Yu Weiping
Moderator: Chan Chun-miu
Venue: AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
In Putonghua and Cantonese
Free admission. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration is required, please refer to Cultural Presentations Section website.