Stone Culture Presentation | Tam Wing-lun x Wong Shing-pan 'Selected Excerpts of Lin's Style Opera'

Overview

Presented by Stone Culture Presentation, "Selected Excerpts of Lin's Style Opera" gathers a troupe of talented Cantonese opera performers to showcase the legendary artistry of Lin Ka-sing. This curated programme features a series of classic opera excerpts, demonstrating the depth and sophistication of the Lin school. The performance runs approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes (including a 15-minute interval) and will be performed in Cantonese with Chinese surtitles, allowing the audience to fully appreciate the lyrical beauty and historical context of the works.

Programme

• "The Drunken Zhou Lang": Starring Wong Shing-pan & Leung Chi-kei
• "The Wedding Chamber from The General and the Princess": Starring Tam Wing-lun & Wong Kit-ching
• "Meeting at the Barracks from The Heartless Sword and the Sentimental Sky": Starring Wong Shing-pan & Wong Kit-ching
• "Sailing the Five Lakes": Starring Tam Wing-lun & Leung Chi-kei
• "Sending off at the 18th Milestone": Starring Wong Shing-pan & Tam Wing-lun
• "The Execution of the Son from Loyal Blood of the Spring and Autumn Period": Starring Tam Wing-lun, Wong Kit-ching, Wong Shing-pan, Leung Chi-kei, & Kwok Kai-fai

Performers

The production features a talented cast of established and emerging Cantonese opera artists, including Tam Wing-lun, Wong Shing-pan, Wong Kit-ching, Leung Chi-kei, and Kwok Kai-fai. Through their polished vocal delivery and stage presence, these performers aim to revive the nuanced emotions and distinct characteristics of Lin-style opera, offering a delightful experience for opera enthusiasts.

Venue & Access

The performance will be held at the Grand Theatre of the Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District. Visitors can access the venue easily via the MTR Austin Station or the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. As a premier hub for Xiqu arts, the venue provides state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable seating for an optimal viewing experience.

Ticketing

Tickets are priced at $580, $480, $380, $280, and $240. Concessionary rates (50% off) are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and their minders, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients, and wheelchair users and their minders. Early booking is advised.