Xiqu Centre (Hong Kong, China)
Xiqu Centre
A world-class performance venue promoting Chinese traditional theatre, Cantonese opera and regional forms of xiqu.
Established with the goal of preserving, promoting and developing the heritage art of Chinese opera, the Xiqu Centre presents performances from Hong Kong, mainland China and around the world. Catering for seasoned fans and newcomers alike, Centre showcase award-winning troupes, master artists and emerging talent, and offer large-scale classic dramas, rare regional productions and experimental contemporary creations. The Xiqu Centre also presents a specially-curated introduction to Cantonese opera, Magic Tea House 2.0 – Dream of the Future, performed by our resident troupe of emerging local artists the Tea House Rising Stars Troupe, as well as film screenings, music performances and a range of related educational activities.
Grand Theatre
A world-class venue showcasing high-quality traditional and contemporary xiqu performances by artists from Hong Kong, mainland China and the region. Tailor-made for professional xiqu presentations and fitted with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, the theatre has a seating capacity of 1,000 plus.
Tea House Theatre
Designed to recreate the intimate atmosphere of a traditional tea house, the Tea House Theatre offers flexible table and chair seating arrangements in stall and balcony areas and is suitable for small-scale performances of regional xiqu genres or traditional music. It is the venue for the regular programme Magic Tea House, an introduction to Cantonese opera presented by the Tea House Rising Stars Troupe (special performances for tour groups and student groups available on request). It also hosts student matinees designed to help secondary school students learn about Chinese culture and the art of xiqu in a fun and informative way. Seating capacity up to 200.