Major film and performing arts festivals bring big names and innovative arts concepts to town this month
Wondering how you can spend your Easter holiday? If you’re not travelling this month, check out these arts and cultural events that are happening in town, including what’s expected to be Hong Kong’s second long-running musical, the coming of an American ballet and the return of the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
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1. The Yuppie Fantasia
Hong Kong director Tom Chan, the brain behind the city’s first long-running Broadway style musical, The Journey of Our Springtime that has been showing since 2019, has a new production and it will have its trial run this month. Adapted from local DJ Lawrence Cheng’s 1989 film series The Yuppie Fantasia, who co-created the project, Chan’s musical version will feature more than 20 original songs by Chan, who is also the dramaturg, director and producer of this production. It’s a comedic exploration of the intricacies of romantic relationships in the city.
Until April 23. Boom Theatre, 22/F, Block A, Fortune Factory Building, No. 40 Lee Chung Street, Chai Wan
2. Ballet Superstars of the Future
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company comes to Hong Kong with a one-day show that features classical ballet such as Raymonda, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux and Flames of Paris—as well as new choreography tailor-made for the company. Created by Sascha Radetsky, ABT’s former soloist who is best known for playing Charlie in the feature film Center Stage (2000), the show is performed by the company’s most promising dancers aged 17 to 21. There will also be guest appearance by Hong Kong Ballet dancers.
April 15. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Find out more at hkballet.com.