“The Gruffalo is the perfect intro to theatre for kids!” The Londonist, UK

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Songs, laughs and fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

For children aged 3 and above and their families.

The running time is approximately 60 minutes with no interval

There is no minimum age for this performance and all audience members must have their own ticket.

Please call Kamun on 2547 7150 or email Kamun.Yau@aba-productions.com for more information.

Please note that there will be no refund or partial refunds once tickets have been issued and paid for.

The global smash hit musical “MAMMA MIA!” has always been loved by audiences around the world. The original English version of the musical is coming back to Hong Kong again after five years. BOC Credit Card sponsored: “MAMMA MIA!” the original English musical will be held from 26th to 28th July, 30th July to 4th August, 6th to 11th August, and 13th to 15th August 2024 with a total of 24 shows at Lyric Theatre of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

BOC Credit Card sponsored: “MAMMA MIA!” is created by renowned British musical producer Judy Craymer, and is based on the songs of Swedish group ABBA. Set on an idyllic Greek island where the sun always shines, ‘’MAMMA MIA!” tells the story of Sophie and her quest to discover the true identity of her father on the eve of her wedding. The bride-to-be summons three man from her mother’s romantic past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago, leading to a whirling of drama and epic songs with fun, colourful, and heart-warming in one show.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of “MAMMA MIA!”. They will use the sounds of nature with powerful singing and dancing by the UK’s touring group, to bring popular classics such as “Dancing Queen”, “Super Trouper” and “Money, Money, Money”.
 

A Tale of Surviving a Devious Love Experiment

An old philosopher wagers on the absence of absolutely faithful love, dares two young soldiers into relentlessly pursuing each other’s fiancée, disguised as foreign merchants. To the two dimwit’s horror, it doesn’t take long for the ladies to fall for the merchants and be wed! As the wedding approaches, will the men’s otherwise shattered love pull through?

Collaborating with top creatives from Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari (Italy), artists from the Hong Kong Grand Opera performs Mozart’s last comic opera, Così fan tutte, still frequently performed to this day owing to its edgy plot and popular music.

Cast
Fiordiligi: Kenix Tsang
Dorabella: Samantha Chong
Despina: Joyce Wong
Ferrando: Yong Chen
Gugliemo: Michael Lam
Don Alfonso: Jeremy Leung

Hong Kong Grand Opera Chorus
Hong Kong Grand Opera Orchestra
Conductor: Elio Orciuolo

Producer: Dongjian Gong
Stage Director: Giandomenico Vaccari
Costume Designer: Yoki Lai
Lighting Designer: Leo Siu
Chorus Master: Ming Kwong

Sung in Italian with English and Chinese surtitles
For ages 6 and above
Performance runs approximately 2 hours with intermission

A whole new adventure with great fascination
The 'Crown of Friendship' centers on "Friendship and Magic",
featuring tightly knit story beyond its animation and movies.

Experience the captivating concert Beautiful Harmony featuring internationally awarded pianist Niu Niu and rising star flautist Cocomi. Their enchanting musicianship transcends borders as they weave melodies together, creating tranquil harmonies with pleasing notes. Niu Niu's masterful interpretations of the piano and Cocomi's sensational touch on the flute enlighten the audience. In a delightful addition, the concert will feature a mesmerising poetry reading, where the spoken word intertwines with enchanting music, evoking emotions and painting vivid imagery. Join them on this extraordinary musical journey, where the magic of Beautiful Harmony transports you to a world of captivating melodies and the sublime beauty of poetry.
 
This concert is proudly sponsored by First Initiative Foundation (FIF) and fully supported by Star Partner, American Express. For over 14 years, FIF has been supporting and promoting the arts, music, and education in Hong Kong.
 
Piano: Niu Niu
Flute: Cocomi
Quartet from the French International School
 
Programme
DEBUSSY Beau soir *
Rêverie *
Andantino con moto, no. 1 from
Deux arabesques *
FAURÉ Berceuse, op. 16
Sicilienne, op. 78 *+
Fantaisie op. 79
RACHMANINOV
Vocalise, no. 14 from 14 Romances, op. 34 ^
LØVLAND Song from a Secret Garden #
LOUIGUY/PIAF La vie en rose #
POULENC Mélancolie *
Le disparu *
 
Improvisation no. 15 in C minor,
'L'hommage à Edith Piaf' *
NIU NIU L'eau
CHEN G. & HE Z. Excerpt from Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto #+
 
* Arrangement: Hideaki Hagimori
# Arrangement: Niu Niu
^ Arrangement: Takatsugu Muramatsu
+ Performed with students from The French International School

Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White, “School of Rock the Musical” with new music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes.

The show follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There, he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band, trying to win the upcoming Battle of the Bands contest.

Andrew Lloyd Webber composed 14 new songs for the show, which additionally features all the original songs from the movie. “You’re in the Band” and “Stick it to the Man” are well on their way to becoming rock solid standards, while the finale with “Teacher’s Pet” will bring audiences to their feet, night after night.

This is a musical adaptation of the famous Spanish poet Lorca’s work of the same title. The powerful matriarch, Bernarda Alba, following her second husband's funeral, decrees to her five daughters that the household will enter a period of mourning during which they will shut the doors on the world outside of the village. Yet, the house can trap “people” but not with their hearts. As everyone tries their best to escape, Angustias, the eldest daughter, seems to be the only one to escape this fate as she is already betrothed to Pepe el Romano, the most attractive young bachelor of the village. In the strict confines of the house, jealousy and suppressed sexuality rise to the surface among the daughters.

Words and Music: Michael John LaChiusa
Director: Shaw Mei-kwan
Musical Director: Pong Law
Spoken Text Translation, Singing & Voice Coach: Li Wing-hong
Choreographer: Lim Wei-wei
Cantonese Lyrics: Chung Chi-wing
Set Designer: Jobelle Wang
Costume Designer: Vanessa Suen Wing-kwan
Lighting Designer: Cheng Lai-chiu
Sound Designer & Assistant to Musical Director: Tam Pak-huen
Production Manager: Kyle Yen Wing-yin
 
Cast: Chan Ka-yan, Renee Ching, Tsang Sin, Yip Shu-yan, Yu Tsz-wing, Simi Cheng, Chin Wing-kar, Li Mei-yan, Tsang Wing-yam, Tsoi Suet-yi, Wong Sze-wing, Yiu Lok-wai
 
BERNARDA ALBA 
Words and Music by MICHAEL JOHN LaCHIUSA 
Based on the play "The House of Bernarda Alba" by Federico García Lorca
 
BERNARDA ALBA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
BERNARDA ALBA was originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater, New York City, 2006