Tea House Theatre Experience [August]
Curated and directed by Law Kar-ying, this 90-minute experience at the Xiqu Centre features the Tea House Rising Stars Troupe performing Cantonese opera excerpts, arias, and music, accompanied by insightful commentary and traditional tea and refreshments.
- When
1 Aug 2026, 2 Aug 2026, 8 Aug 2026, 9 Aug 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 16 Aug 2026, 22 Aug 2026, 23 Aug 2026, 29 Aug 2026, 30 Aug 2026 14:30 - 16:00
1 Aug 2026, 8 Aug 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 22 Aug 2026, 29 Aug 2026 17:30 - 19:00
7 Aug 2026, 14 Aug 2026, 21 Aug 2026, 28 Aug 2026 19:30 - 21:00
- Location
Xiqu Centre Tea House Theatre
Kowloon Tsim Sha Tsui Yau Tsim Mong
Xiqu Centre, 88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Tickets & pricing
Upper Stalls
HKD 350
Stalls
HKD 300
Overview
"Tea House Theatre Experience" is a signature program at the Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District, designed to offer an accessible and refined Cantonese opera experience. Curated and directed by renowned Cantonese opera master Law Kar-ying, the Tea House Rising Stars Troupe performs a 90-minute program featuring excerpts, arias, and traditional music. With insightful commentary throughout, the program is presented in a venue modeled after traditional tea houses, allowing guests to enjoy tea and dim sum while immersing themselves in the art form.
Highlights
- Immersive Setting: The venue is designed like a traditional tea house, offering a unique and intimate atmosphere.
- Expert Curation: Curated and directed by Law Kar-ying to ensure artistic excellence.
- Diverse Repertoire: This season features classic excerpts such as "Wife's Consolation" from The Legend of the Purple Hairpin, "Stealing the Herb" from The White Snake, and "Clearing Misunderstandings" from Mu Guiying Breaks the Hongzhou. The rotating repertoire ensures a fresh experience every visit.
- Accessible for All: No prior knowledge of opera is needed; the program includes educational commentary to guide newcomers through the experience.
- Tea & Refreshments: Every ticket includes tea and dim sum (vegetarian options available).
Cast & Crew
The performance features the Tea House Rising Stars Troupe, with an esteemed creative team:
- Artistic Curator & Director: Law Kar-ying
- Producer: Chung Chun-chun
- Rehearsal Coach: Cheng Wing-mui
- Music Designer: Wong Po-suen
- Music Leader: Li Tik-lun
- Percussion Leader: Mak Ka-wai
Ticketing Information
Tickets include the performance and refreshments. For vegetarian requests, please contact the organizer at least three days before the performance date. Early booking via online channels is recommended to secure your seats.
Note: Concessionary tickets are available for senior citizens (60+), people with disabilities and their minders, CSSA recipients, and full-time students (valid ID required).
