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Backstage

Presented by JOCKEY CLUB New Arts Power and performed by Spring Glory Cantonese Opera Workshop, Backstage is a theatrical play that takes place backstage with an opera troupe. The two protagonists, a veteran Cantonese opera producer and a young journalist, represent two generations of people who differ in age and cultural background. Backstage strengthens the audience’s understanding of the vibrant, diverse elements of the art in an easy-to-understand way, combined with the format of a modern play. Viewers will be introduced to exquisite costumes, colourful make-up, elegant body movements, spectacular martial-arts routines, one-of-a-kind Chinese musical performances and peerless singing skills. (Check out the interview with Barbara Tang, executive director of Spring Glory Cantonese Opera Workshop, by Ernest Wan.) Dates October 24, 7.30 pm October 25, 3 pm Tickets $200 / $160 (Enjoy up to 30% exclusive discount, apply code NAPJENG30 at URBTIX) . Venue Ko Shan Theatre New Wing, Auditorium 77 Ko Shan Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon Web  

Travel back in time to regain family love – “Papa” premieres in Hong Kong this September

Non-verbal masked theatre performance Papa by Théâtre de la Feuille, one of JOCKEY CLUB New Arts Power‘s ticketed showcase performances, makes its Hong Kong premiere after touring in Asia and Europe. A loving sketch of an old watchmaker who wants to recover the lost time after his child has moved away, it leads the audience to contemplate ageing, memory, changing family dynamics and the relationship between the past and the present. About Théâtre de la Feuille  Physical theatre Théâtre de la Feuille, founded by Ata Wong Chun Tat in 2010 in Paris, combines western methodology from Jacques Lecoq with eastern artistic traditions. It is currently based in Hong Kong but tours globally. Join us at one of the eight performances at Black Box Theatre, Kwai Tsing Theatre. Date & Time September 19| 8pm September 22 – 23 |3pm September 23  | 11.30am $150 (Enjoy up to 80% package discount) Tickets are now available at URBTIX . Photo: Chuk Yin Man