Skylight 2025
Having won the Laurence Olivier Award for "Play of the Year" and "Outstanding Debut Ensemble," this production is directed by Roy Szeto, with a script translated and performed by Ivana Wong, alongside Tse Kwan Ho and Lee Sum Yu, who will passionately revive this complex emotional journey on stage.
Since its premiere in 2023, every show has been sold out and received rave reviews! It will make a strong return to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in July 2025.
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"Skylight 2025"
Playwright: David Hare
Director: Roy Szeto
Translation: Ivana Wong
Starring: Tse Kwan Ho, Ivana Wong, Lee Sum Yu
Date:17 Jul (Thu) - 27 Jul (Sun)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
TEA Graduate Exhibition 2025
Date:01 Jul (Tue) - 09 Jul (Wed)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre, Academy Studio Theatre
Lluís Claret Cello Recital
Date:22 Jun (Sun)
Venue:William Au Concert Hall
Academy Chinese Opera: Gongs and Drums
Date:06 Jun (Fri) - 07 Jun (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
Academy Drama: DNA
Date:12 May (Mon) - 17 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
School of Dance Summer Performances
Date:08 May (Thu) - 10 May (Sat)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
Academy Musical: What the Buddha Said
Date:07 May (Wed) - 10 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
Academy Drama: Diebe by Dea Loher
Date:18 Nov (Mon) - 23 Nov (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
HKAPA PerformTech Symposium 2024: Staging the Future of Performing Arts
Dive into a realm where artistic boundaries are reimagined and traditional practices are reshaped by the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology in the Digital Age. Over the course of three immersive days, HKAPA PerformTech Symposium 2024: Staging the Future of Performing Arts will host a lineup of distinguished guest speakers who will delve into the profound impact of technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, on theatrical practices, scenography, film production, and arts education.
The showcase performance collaborated by artists and students will transcend conventional norms, as dance and music intertwine with groundbreaking technologies, unlocking new dimensions of artistic expression and pushing the boundaries of creativity to unparalleled heights.
Join us as we embark on a profound exploration of the symbiotic relationship between technology and the performing arts, and witness firsthand the emergence of new talents and possibilities in the digital age.
Date:15 Oct (Tue) - 17 Oct (Thu)
Venue:
Academy Production: Interstage 2024: SOPHY WONG
Date:12 Oct (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
Lluís Claret Cello Recital
Date: 22 Jun (Sun)
Venue: William Au Concert Hall
Academy Concerto Feast II - Conductor: Yip Wing-sie
Li Minxiong’s Flying Dragon Leaping Tiger
Soloist: Lo Hok-chun (BMus4)
Benjamin Britten’s Nocturne, Op. 60 (excerpts)
Soloist: Li Cho-shun Jason (BMus 4)
Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129
Soloist: Cheung Hei-man (BMus 4)
Intermission
John Williams’s Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra
Soloist: Chan Chak-hong (BMus4)
Liszt’s Piano Concerto No.1 in Eb major, S.124
Soloist: Yim Cho-ting (BMus4)
Date: 20 Jun (Fri)
Venue: William Au Concert Hall
Academy Concerto Feast I - Conductor: Fan Ting
Keiko Abe’s Prism Rhapsody for Marimba & Orchestra
Soloist: Tung Hiu-wai (BMus4)
Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Oboe Concerto
Soloist: Chan Chun-young (BMus4)
Chan Lok-tim (BMus4)'s Lo Ting for Orchestra (Composition work)
Intermission
Chen Zhe’s Guzheng Concerto, Blue Heaven Overture
Soloist: Zhou Run (MMus2)
Vieuxtemps’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in A minor, Op. 37
Soloist: Lee O (BMus4)
Date: 13 Jun (Fri)
Venue: William Au Concert Hall
Symphonic Reunion: A Time with Alumni & Academy Symphony Orchestra
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a spectacular symphonic concert, bringing together alumni from around the globe and current members of the Academy Symphony Orchestra. The audience will witness the versatile musician, Lio Kuok-man, seamlessly transitioning between piano and conducting, showcasing his extraordinary artistry.
The concert will open with John Williams' inspiring The Olympic Spirit, followed by Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major, featuring Lio Kuok-man as both soloist and conductor. The grand finale will be Bernstein's vibrant and dynamic Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, bringing the evening to a thrilling close.
Join us for this unforgettable night of music, celebrating four decades of HKAPA's musical excellence and talent!
Date: 06 Jun (Fri)
Venue: HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre