05
Jun
28
Jun
The Magic Hour
For event programme, please refer to Chinese version.
Date:05 Jun (Fri) - 28 Jun (Sun)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
29
May
30
May
Academy Chinese Opera: Gongs and Drums – Highlights from The Journey to the West
Date:29 May (Fri) - 30 May (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
14
May
17
May
THE CAT IN THE HAT
BELOVED BY CHILDREN AND PARENTS ALIKE!
West End Wilma
CHARMING…PLAYFUL…LOVELY
The Stage
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat.
From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure.
The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging theatre experience for children aged 3+, based on the best-selling book.
Look out! You might get to meet the Cat in the Hat after the show and continue the mayhem!
Running time: Approximately 50 mins with no interval
Age recommendation: 3+
There is no minimum age for this performance and all audience members must have their own ticket.
Performances for schools are available during weekday mornings. For more information, 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 on discounts once tickets have been issued and paid for.
West End Wilma
CHARMING…PLAYFUL…LOVELY
The Stage
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat.
From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure.
The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging theatre experience for children aged 3+, based on the best-selling book.
Look out! You might get to meet the Cat in the Hat after the show and continue the mayhem!
Running time: Approximately 50 mins with no interval
Age recommendation: 3+
There is no minimum age for this performance and all audience members must have their own ticket.
Performances for schools are available during weekday mornings. For more information, 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 on discounts once tickets have been issued and paid for.
Date:14 May (Thu) - 17 May (Sun)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
08
May
23
May
The Return of Siu Luk
For event programme, please refer to Chinese version.
Date:08 May (Fri) - 23 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
06
May
09
May
Academy Drama: The Wonderful World of Dissocia by Anthony Neilson
The Wonderful World of Dissocia is a weird and magical play that takes a trip away from reality, exploring a world of psychological disconnection.
Date:06 May (Wed) - 09 May (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
02
May
03
May
Alexandre Dumas' Three Musketeers: When East Meets West
This ambitious production reimagines Henri Diamant-Berger’s 1921 silent film Les Trois Mousquetaires through a bold fusion of Chinese martial arts, Western classical music, and live performance. Schools of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts—Music, Drama, Film & Television—collaborate to bring this legendary tale to the stage.
French composer and conductor Béatrice Thiriet leads the artistic direction, composing original music, conducting live performances, and guiding HKAPA students in composition and performance. Alongside, filmmaker Jérôme Diamant-Berger, grandson of Henri Diamant-Berger, enriches the festival with workshops and talks on cinema history, production, and preservation, offering unique insight into the legacy of early film and its enduring influence.
This union of stage and screen creates a vibrant celebration of art across cultures and generations.
In Cantonese with English surtitles.
French composer and conductor Béatrice Thiriet leads the artistic direction, composing original music, conducting live performances, and guiding HKAPA students in composition and performance. Alongside, filmmaker Jérôme Diamant-Berger, grandson of Henri Diamant-Berger, enriches the festival with workshops and talks on cinema history, production, and preservation, offering unique insight into the legacy of early film and its enduring influence.
This union of stage and screen creates a vibrant celebration of art across cultures and generations.
In Cantonese with English surtitles.
Date:02 May (Sat) - 03 May (Sun)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
02
May
03
May
Alexandre Dumas' Three Musketeers: When East Meets West
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Artistically directed by Tang Shu-wing, with French guest music director Béatrice Thiret, and re-edited by filmmaker Jérôme Diamant‑Berger, the work is built around Henri Diamant‑Berger’s 1921 French silent film The Three Musketeers. It reimagines the classic through a contemporary dialogue with the Chinese literary masterpiece Water Margin. The visual language of French silent cinema is combined with original music composed by students from the Composition and Electronic Music Department and a newly written Cantonese script, performed by students from the School of Music and the School of Drama, alongside multimedia content created by students from the School of Film and Television.
Date:02 May (Sat) - 03 May (Sun)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
01
May
02
May
School of Dance Summer Performances
Date:01 May (Fri) - 02 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
18
Apr
24
Apr
Academy Cello Festival 2026
We welcome you to the Academy Cello Festival 2026 at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts between April 18-24, 2026. We eagerly await your presence at our concerts and we thank you for the continuing support in advance for joining us in the William Au Concert Hall.
18 April Saturday 19:30
Opening Concert - Celestial Harmonies
19 April Sunday 15:00
Junior Music Programme Showcase
20 April Monday 19:30
Friends and Neighbours Concert - Tianjin Juilliard School Cellists
21 April Tuesday 19:30
Alumni Concert
*The Academy free event, e-tickets are released for registration three hours before the start of the performance via the “Academy e-Ticketing System” on a first-come-first-served basis
22 April Wednesday 19:30
Academy Cello Soloists
24 April Friday 19:30
Gala Closing Concert - Symphonic Cellos
18 April Saturday 19:30
Opening Concert - Celestial Harmonies
19 April Sunday 15:00
Junior Music Programme Showcase
20 April Monday 19:30
Friends and Neighbours Concert - Tianjin Juilliard School Cellists
21 April Tuesday 19:30
Alumni Concert
*The Academy free event, e-tickets are released for registration three hours before the start of the performance via the “Academy e-Ticketing System” on a first-come-first-served basis
22 April Wednesday 19:30
Academy Cello Soloists
24 April Friday 19:30
Gala Closing Concert - Symphonic Cellos
Date:18 Apr (Sat) - 24 Apr (Fri)
Venue:William Au Concert Hall
24
Mar
28
Mar
Academy Opera: La Cenerentola
Date:24 Mar (Tue) - 28 Mar (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
15
Oct
(Tue)
17
Oct
(Thu)
HKAPA PerformTech Symposium 2024: Staging the Future of Performing Arts
Experience the future of performing arts technology and education at the HKAPA PerformTech Symposium 2024: Staging the Future of Performing Arts. Presented by The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, this is a global gathering that unites students, artists, educators, and professionals in a dynamic exploration of the evolving landscape of the 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.
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:
17
Aug
(Sat)
Hong Kong Sinfonietta: Welcome to the New World
Associate Conductor : Vivian Ip
A heart-to-heart talk between Smetana and Dvořák – the giants of Czech music
on the occasion of Smetana’s 200th birthday celebration and Czech Year of Music
We remember Smetana and Dvořák as two of the best-known Czech composers today – probably because of Dvořák’s New World Symphony and Smetana’s My Fatherland. But we know much less of Dvořák and Smetana as we do other composers of the day. Today, through “live” conversations between the two composers, and possibly with the audience, we will be able to find out more about these men behind the music, especially of Dvořák, whose New World Symphony will be analysed as well as performed.
We let the composers introduce and speak for themselves about their lives and work… and let you into their world. “Which train did you take to come to this concert? I want to know the model number.” This could be how a typical conversation with Dvořák started, especially with his students. Now who would have guessed that Dvořák was a train fanatic!
Come and find out more about the composers and enjoy a concert with activities and information!
Programme
Smetana
My Fatherland: The Moldau
Dvořák
Symphony No 9 in E minor, Op 95, “From the New World”
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Post-concert activity
Create your own letterpress printed souvenir card !
Receive a complimentary souvenir card designed by HKS Artist Associate ditto ditto and explore the letterpress printing technique
Click here for more concert information
A heart-to-heart talk between Smetana and Dvořák – the giants of Czech music
on the occasion of Smetana’s 200th birthday celebration and Czech Year of Music
We remember Smetana and Dvořák as two of the best-known Czech composers today – probably because of Dvořák’s New World Symphony and Smetana’s My Fatherland. But we know much less of Dvořák and Smetana as we do other composers of the day. Today, through “live” conversations between the two composers, and possibly with the audience, we will be able to find out more about these men behind the music, especially of Dvořák, whose New World Symphony will be analysed as well as performed.
We let the composers introduce and speak for themselves about their lives and work… and let you into their world. “Which train did you take to come to this concert? I want to know the model number.” This could be how a typical conversation with Dvořák started, especially with his students. Now who would have guessed that Dvořák was a train fanatic!
Come and find out more about the composers and enjoy a concert with activities and information!
Programme
Smetana
My Fatherland: The Moldau
Dvořák
Symphony No 9 in E minor, Op 95, “From the New World”
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Post-concert activity
Create your own letterpress printed souvenir card !
Receive a complimentary souvenir card designed by HKS Artist Associate ditto ditto and explore the letterpress printing technique
Click here for more concert information
Date: 17 Aug (Sat)
Venue: HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
