Coming Soon... West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre
11-1-13
Coming in January is one of HK's most unique theatrical experiences. The West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre project is returning. Everyone rejoice! The purpose of the festival is to help expose and educate the public on Chinese Opera. I know it's an acquired taste but I really love it. Over 3 weeks we'll have a chance to see over a dozen performances. Some are even free - can't beat that price!
For those who are wanting to expose their kids to Chinese Opera I suggest this event, as it's a really relaxed atmosphere and surtitles will be provided. Sitting and watching a show in a theatre made completely of bamboo is very fun. The costumes and presentation involved in traditional Cantonese Opera are really beautiful. There will also be educational materials there to guide you in case this is your first time. Perfect for young viewers!
Starting on January 30th and playing through the 16th of February, each day will have a different show by a different company so you can see something completely different each day. All student showcases are free to the public. Most of the tickets for the professional shows are between 150 and 100 dollars. That's very cheap, culturally relative, educational entertainment. I loved going last year and am very excited to see the talented performers they brought this year.
For people not so down with the "cat singing" you can also enjoy Chinese music performances and dance performances periodically during the festival.
To find out more about the West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre click here. To see the dates of the performances on our calendar click here.
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