School of Dance Summer Performances
Date:01 May (Fri) - 02 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
Glam Rock
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
Academy Opera: La Cenerentola
Date:24 Mar (Tue) - 28 Mar (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
Academy Drama: Finding the Sun by Edward Albee
Date:16 Mar (Mon) - 21 Mar (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
Academy Chinese Opera: Gongs and Drums
Date:19 Dec (Fri) - 20 Dec (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
Academy Drama: The Life of Man
Date:26 Nov (Wed) - 29 Nov (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
School of Dance Fall Performances
Date:21 Nov (Fri) - 22 Nov (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
Academy Musical: CATS
Date:17 Nov (Mon) - 22 Nov (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
Academy Production: Interstage 2025: Stillness
Date:11 Oct (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
HSBC 160th Anniversary Presents Theatre Show - Let Me Entertain You
Date:08 Aug (Fri) - 04 Oct (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
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
