Happy 45th anniversary to Hong Kong Ballet! Commencing the celebrations and the 2024/25 season is the Asian premiere of Septime Webre’s “The Wizard of Oz” on 30 August to 1 September.
“The Wizard of Oz” by Hong Kong Ballet
Recognised with multiple nominations for the prestigious Benois de la Danse awards (including Best Ballet, Best Set/Costume Design, and Best New Score), this boldly inventive production is not to be missed! Expect cutting-edge arts tech and incredible special effects, including hologram and facial motion capture technology, to completely submerge you in a fantastical world. What’s more, the esteemed Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing Matthew Pierce’s exhilarating original music, truly bringing the iconic tale of family and friendship to life. Infused with modern charm and vibrant energy, his family-friendly show has brains, courage, and a whole lot of heart!
Show times:
- Friday 30 August: 7.30pm
- Saturday 31 August: 2.30pm; 7.30pm
- Sunday 1 September: 2.30pm; 7.30pm
Location:
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Purchase your tickets to Hong Kong Ballet’s “The Wizard of Oz” via Urbtix.
The Wizard of Oz-inspired afternoon tea at Regent Hong Kong
Step into the magical world of Oz in The Lobby Lounge at Regent Hong Kong, where a captivating The Wizard of Oz-inspired afternoon tea set awaits you from 12 August to 13 October! The afternoon tea set features a symphony of sweet and savoury delights, each meticulously crafted to represent the beloved characters and moments from the classic tale.
The Lobby Lounge, Regent Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Arts tech exhibitions at Airside and Hong Kong Cultural Centre
At the interactive Airside exhibition “Oz Life Journey” from now until 4 September, Hong Kong Ballet dancers transform into avatars that do ballet mime and poses, and a kinetic interactive programme activates neon light installations with different lighting effects and patterns initiated by a person’s movements. MR and VR technology seamlessly combine the real and virtual worlds and allows participants to interact with physical and digital objects simultaneously.
Over at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre is the “An Arts Tech Emerald City” exhibition from 16 August to 1 September. This high-tech experience for all ages lets participants travel through an epic twister, use special glasses to uncover Emerald City’s secrets, make an AR video, and face challenges and triumphs together.
Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
