Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre, School of Arts and Social Sciences, HKMU, in collaboration with the Hong Kong & Macau Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Center, will co-host a public lecture on July 23, 2024 (Tuesday), with Prof Fredric Mao Chun-fai as the keynote speaker.
Prof Fredric Mao is a renowned Hong Kong theatre actor, director & educator. Over the years, Mao has been most successful in combining East/West cross-cultural elements in his stage productions. Over the past decade, Prof Mao has ventured into the creation and direction of traditional Chinese opera. For instance, the combination of Cantonese opera and musical theatre The Liaisons (「情話紫釵」) in Hong Kong Arts Festival 2010; the remake and adaptation of Cantonese Opera The Last Emperor of Southern Tang (New version) (「李後主」新繹本 ) in Chinese Opera Festival 2011; the innovative Cantonese opera production Pavilion of a Hundred Flowers (「百花亭贈劍」) in Hong Kong Arts Festival 2018; and the classical Cantonese Opera remake I Am Waiting for you, Love (「平貴，我在等你」)
In this seminar, Prof Mao will discuss “The Fusion of Tradition and Fashion”, sharing his experience of applying modern theatre techniques to the creative process of Cantonese opera, thereby enriching its creativity and revitalizing this traditional local art form. With his extensive stage production experience, if you’re curious about how he blends 'tradition' and 'fashion', don’t miss out!
This seminar is co-hosted by The Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre, School of Arts and Social Sciences, HKMU, and the Hong Kong & Macau Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Center, and is part of the Jockey Club Mao Chun Fai Innovative Works in Theatre Scheme series.
Topic: The Fusion of 'Tradition' and 'Fashion'
Speaker: Prof Fredric Mao Chun-fai
Date: July 23, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Lu Sin Lecture Theatre (D0309), 3/F, Block D, HKMU Jockey Club Campus (JCC )
Language: Cantonese
Enquiries: Ms Lam (Tel: 3120 2463)
Online Registration: Please click here for the registration link
Registration Deadline: July 21, 2024 (Sunday)
