01
May
02
May
School of Dance Summer Performances
Date:01 May (Fri) - 02 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
10
Apr
12
Apr
Glam Rock
Celebrating the music of Depeche Mode, Freddie Mercury & Queen and HK rock band Beyond
Immerse yourself in high drama and phenomenal music at Glam Rock, an evening featuring Andonis Foniadakis’ Strangelove with music by Depeche Mode, Trey McIntyre’s Mercury Half-Life with a score by Freddie Mercury and Queen and an exciting world premiere Martlet from HKB’s Choreographer-in-Residence Hu Song Wei Ricky, and Mai Jingwen set to the music of Beyond.
Inspired by '80s pop pioneers Depeche Mode’s powerful, evocative lyrics, European sensation Foniadakis’ thrilling hit Strangelove creatively explores the complexities of the human condition with death-defying lifts and electrifying choreography brimming with energy and passion. The unique blend of dark, atmospheric electronic sounds are the perfect backdrop to a visually and emotionally captivating ballet that is a testament to the transformative power of music and dance. South China Morning Post reported that the performance ‘had people on their feet screaming and cheering at the end, something rarely seen in Hong Kong’.
‘Strangelove had people on their feet screaming and cheering at the end, something rarely seen in Hong Kong’ — South China Morning Post
Immerse yourself in high drama and phenomenal music at Glam Rock, an evening featuring Andonis Foniadakis’ Strangelove with music by Depeche Mode, Trey McIntyre’s Mercury Half-Life with a score by Freddie Mercury and Queen and an exciting world premiere Martlet from HKB’s Choreographer-in-Residence Hu Song Wei Ricky, and Mai Jingwen set to the music of Beyond.
Inspired by '80s pop pioneers Depeche Mode’s powerful, evocative lyrics, European sensation Foniadakis’ thrilling hit Strangelove creatively explores the complexities of the human condition with death-defying lifts and electrifying choreography brimming with energy and passion. The unique blend of dark, atmospheric electronic sounds are the perfect backdrop to a visually and emotionally captivating ballet that is a testament to the transformative power of music and dance. South China Morning Post reported that the performance ‘had people on their feet screaming and cheering at the end, something rarely seen in Hong Kong’.
‘Strangelove had people on their feet screaming and cheering at the end, something rarely seen in Hong Kong’ — South China Morning Post
An emotional work that speaks to the power of community by celebrating the everyone’s individuality, Trey McIntyre’s energetic and wildly popular Mercury Half-Life brings to life popular songs from iconic rock band Queen like ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Another One Bites the Dust’ and ‘Bohemian Rapsody’. McIntyre says Queen’s music has the perfect blend of showiness and rhythm to highlight something that doesn’t often appear on the ballet stage: tap dance, which creates a new dimension to the familiar, beloved music.
Spotlighting music from Hong Kong indie rock band Beyond, Hu Song Wei Ricky and Mai Jingwen’s uplifting new work Martlet embraces the optimism and humanity in the songs and features costumes by Robert Wun, the first Hong Kong designer to debut at Paris Haute Couture Week with eclectic, sculptural designs. Beyond is best known for revolutionizing the local music scene with their unique blend of rock and socially conscious lyrics, inspiring generations with songs like ‘Boundless Oceans Vast Skies’ and ‘Glorious Years’, leaving a lasting impact on the city’s cultural identity.
Glam Rock promises to be an unforgettable show that delivers powerful human connections through electrifying dance and style!
Choreography
STRANGELOVE
Andonis Foniadakis
MERCURY HALF-LIFE (Asian Premiere)
Trey McIntyre
MARTLET (World Premiere)
Hu Song Wei Ricky, Mai Jingwen
Date:10 Apr (Fri) - 12 Apr (Sun)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
24
Mar
28
Mar
Academy Opera: La Cenerentola
Date:24 Mar (Tue) - 28 Mar (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
16
Mar
21
Mar
Academy Drama: Finding the Sun by Edward Albee
Date:16 Mar (Mon) - 21 Mar (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
19
Dec
20
Dec
Academy Chinese Opera: Gongs and Drums
Date:19 Dec (Fri) - 20 Dec (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
26
Nov
29
Nov
Academy Drama: The Life of Man
About to pass before you, and reveal to your its joys and sorrows, like echoes of the faraway souls, is but the fleeting life of a Man.
Date:26 Nov (Wed) - 29 Nov (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
21
Nov
22
Nov
School of Dance Fall Performances
Date:21 Nov (Fri) - 22 Nov (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
17
Nov
22
Nov
Academy Musical: CATS
Date:17 Nov (Mon) - 22 Nov (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
11
Oct
Academy Production: Interstage 2025: Stillness
Date:11 Oct (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
08
Aug
04
Oct
HSBC 160th Anniversary Presents Theatre Show - Let Me Entertain You
台上的他正在告別演出，台下的他即將告別世界，突然劇院傳出一吓槍聲「笨蕉」！
Date:08 Aug (Fri) - 04 Oct (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
03
Apr
(Wed)
Academy Piano Festival - Prokofiev Meets the Great Romantics (3 April 2024)
Following the success of last year’s Rachmaninoff Piano Festival, this year we are presenting ‘Prokofiev Meets the Great Romantics’ Piano Festival from 29 March to 3 April. Program includes sonatas by Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Liszt and Prokofiev performed by our distinguished staff, alumni and students.
3.4.2024 programme and performers: Prokofiev Sonata No.4 in C minor, Op.29 - Amy Sze; Prokofiev Sonata No.9 in C major, Op.103 - Kwok Pak Yu; Chopin Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.58 - Tao Chang
3.4.2024 programme and performers: Prokofiev Sonata No.4 in C minor, Op.29 - Amy Sze; Prokofiev Sonata No.9 in C major, Op.103 - Kwok Pak Yu; Chopin Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.58 - Tao Chang
Date: 03 Apr (Wed)
Venue: William Au Concert Hall
03
Mar
(Sun)
HKAPA Open Day 2024
The Academy will present its annual Open Day on Sunday March 3 this year, filled with over a hundred free performing arts events prepared by students and faculty from six Schools on the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam of the Academy. Some activities will make use of artificial intelligence (AI) and art technology, providing visitors with an immensely joyful and unique experience.
A wide array of performing arts activities includes a performance by Junior Symphony Orchestra, concerts of Chinese and Western music, excerpt performances of musicals, drama, Cantonese opera, Dance open classes, film and television screenings, as well as guided tours for immersive performing arts activities. Furthermore, visitors can even go to backstage to discover the secrets behind the scenes, including stage design, props and costumes making, as well as stage effects exhibitions, indulging themselves in the world of performing arts on the day. The “On Stage @HKAPA Digital” of the Academy Library also allows visitors to step onto different stages as the character of the Academy productions virtually and take a digital photo. The Academy heartily welcomes everyone to embark on an amazing journey exploring the integration of AI and art technology in performing arts.
Free admission, no registration required.
Opening hours:
Wanchai Main Campus: 10 am – 5 pm
Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus: 1 pm – 5 pm*
*Free shuttle bus services between the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis
Download programme leaflet
Please follow the social media channels of the Academy for the latest update.
A wide array of performing arts activities includes a performance by Junior Symphony Orchestra, concerts of Chinese and Western music, excerpt performances of musicals, drama, Cantonese opera, Dance open classes, film and television screenings, as well as guided tours for immersive performing arts activities. Furthermore, visitors can even go to backstage to discover the secrets behind the scenes, including stage design, props and costumes making, as well as stage effects exhibitions, indulging themselves in the world of performing arts on the day. The “On Stage @HKAPA Digital” of the Academy Library also allows visitors to step onto different stages as the character of the Academy productions virtually and take a digital photo. The Academy heartily welcomes everyone to embark on an amazing journey exploring the integration of AI and art technology in performing arts.
Free admission, no registration required.
Opening hours:
Wanchai Main Campus: 10 am – 5 pm
Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus: 1 pm – 5 pm*
*Free shuttle bus services between the Wanchai Main Campus and the Béthanie Landmark Heritage Campus in Pokfulam will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis
Download programme leaflet
Please follow the social media channels of the Academy for the latest update.
Date: 03 Mar (Sun)
Venue: Academy Atrium
