The Architecture of the City

December 9 at 8:15pm

Inspired by Italian architect Aldo Rossi’s book The Architecture of the City, the Zuni team revisits the seminal architecture theory from the 20th century to unearth the cultural locus of the urban city and examine urban science. Through images, music and the stage, contemporary Hong Kong is contrasted by exploring the experience of an alternative space.

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Hua-Yen Sutra- Purification Practices

December 2 (Sat) at 8:15pm December 3 (Sun) 3pm

In this Zuni performance, light is the key creative element, coming from multiple sources in real-time interaction with multimedia installation and live music. Based on the chapter “Practice of Purification” of the SÅ«tra, this performance focuses on daily practices for wisdom seekers to carry out mindfully in their daily lives at all times.

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Buddhist Chants in Scent and Light

December 1 at 8:15pm December 2 at 3pm

Chanting can bring relief to anxiety, fear and worry, allowing oneself to calm and purify the mind; develop equanimity; and learn and practice the art of letting go. The Pentatonic Buddhist Chant, a Pure Land Buddhist practice, is done in five parts of different vocals and tempos, conveying the tranquility and sincerity of the chanters.
Based on a text more than 1,200 years old passed down by Master Fazhao of the Tang Dynasty, the performance features chants rearranged by Master Kuan Pen of the 20th Century in his book Chamber of Scent and Light. Integrating the art of contemporary theatre and traditional Buddhist rituals, Buddhist Chants in Scent and
Light explores the heritage and innovation of the art of Buddhist vocal practices.

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Aida

October 11-15, 7:30pm
By Verdi

Verdi's love story comes to Hong Kong with a star-studded international cast: for details click here.

Part of the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover.

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E.T. in Concert

September 29 and 30 at 8pm October 1 at 3pm

The music from Steven Spielberg’s movie classic will be brought to life in a concert marking the 35th anniversary of the film.

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Lord Guan Yu On Stage

September 16 at 8:15pm September 17 at 3pm

Showing Lord Guan Yu from man to God, with the classic basic skills of Peking opera: singing, talking, acting and fighting, and traditional rituals interspersed with new media technology. Battle, killing, sacrifice, compassion, becoming a god, subduing evil spirits. 

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A Tale Of The Forbidden City

15 September at 8pm; 16 September at 3pm.

Return to the roots to reinvent old systems.Retrace the steps of Ming Emperor Chongzhen's tour of the palace.
Reflect on theatre as a modern viewer.

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Les Etoiles Du Ballet

25-26 August at 8pm

 Inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage, the Royal Ballet of Cambodia is a dance form and heritage descended directly from the Royal Court of The Kingdom of Cambodia and has previously graced Marseille, New York and Monaco. 

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East Wing West Wing 14: When there is no Police

11-12 August at 8.15pm
By Mathias Woo

East Wing West Wing is a liberal education theatre series in the form of comedy or burlesque, with the aim to raise the public's awareness of politics and different policies, so as to make Hong Kong politics more rational and diverse.

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Macbeth

June 23 & 24, 7:30pm June 25, 2:30pm
By Shakespeare

The late great Japanese director Ninagawa's hallmark adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy set in the Azuchi-Momoyama period of Japan's late 16th century, with samurais for thanes and cherry trees for Dunsinane wood: presented by LCSD as part of the celebrations on the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover.

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