The Reincarnation of Red Plum Blossom Cantonese Opera

Overview

Tang Ti-sheng's masterpiece 'The Reincarnation of Red Plum Blossom' remains an eternal classic in the world of Cantonese opera. The story follows Li Huiniang, a concubine of the Grand Tutor Jia Sidao, who encounters the scholar Pei Yu at West Lake. Despite developing feelings for him, she must reject his advances due to her social standing. After Jia Sidao discovers this, he murders Huiniang and hides her coffin in the Red Plum Pavilion. Later, Pei Yu meets Lu Zhaorong, who resembles Huiniang, and they fall in love. When Jia Sidao attempts to claim Zhaorong for himself, Pei Yu helps her feign madness to escape his grasp. Ultimately, with the assistance of Huiniang's spirit, the pair evades disaster, and Huiniang is reincarnated through Zhaorong's body to marry Pei Yu.

Performers

This production features two sets of talented Cantonese opera performers:

• July 17 (Evening) & July 18 (Matinee): Wong Shing-bun (Pei Yu), Hiu Yu (Li Huiniang), Ng Man-ting (Lu Zhaorong), Liu Kwok-sum (Jia Sidao), Kwok Kai-fai (Lu Tong), Chim Ho-fung (Jia Yingzhong), Lam Pui-ka (Wu Jiangxian).
• July 18 (Evening) & July 19 (Matinee): Lung Koon-tin (Pei Yu), Chiang Man-tuen (Li Huiniang & Lu Zhaorong), Liu Kwok-sum (Jia Sidao), Kwok Kai-fai (Lu Tong), Chim Ho-fung (Jia Yingzhong), Lam Pui-ka (Wu Jiangxian).

Ticketing

• Dates: July 17-19, 2026
• Venue: Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
• Tickets: HK$680 / HK$480 / HK$280
• Booking: Cityline