Important Notice:
Cantonese Opera Film The Legend of The White Snake
Hong Kong
Film
2.11.2024 7:30 PM
3.11.2024 2:30 PM
3.11.2024 2:30 PM
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
The programme will run for about 84 minutes
Cantonese
$70
Booking Details
Limited-Time Offer (only applicable from 12 September 10:00am to 25 September 11:59pm)
25% off for each purchase of full-price tickets of the following packages:
1. ChoreoMusica Soiree + Dance Drama Wing Chun Special Edition by Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theatre.
2. POP KONG + 2024 Zhuhai-Hong Kong-Macao Choral Concert, Songs Echo My Voice.
Discount Schemes
The following discount schemes are applicable to full-price tickets for ChoreoMusica Soiree, POP KONG, Cantonese Opera Film The Legend of The White Snake, 2024 Zhuhai-Hong Kong-Macao Choral Concert, Songs Echo My Voice, and Dance Drama Wing Chun Special Edition by Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theatre:
Concessionary Discounts for Full-time Students, Senior Citizens, People with Disabilities and the Minder and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients
Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. Tickets for CSSA recipients are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Group Booking Discount
10% off for each purchase of 4-9 full-price tickets;
15% off for each purchase of 10-19 full-price tickets;
20% off for each purchase of 20 or more full-price tickets.
Package Booking Discount
10% off on full-price tickets for each purchase of 2 different programmes;
15% off on full-price tickets for each purchase of 3 different programmes;
25% off on full-price tickets for each purchase of 4 or more different programmes.
*Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount schemes for the purchase of each ticket.
25% off for each purchase of full-price tickets of the following packages:
1. ChoreoMusica Soiree + Dance Drama Wing Chun Special Edition by Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theatre.
2. POP KONG + 2024 Zhuhai-Hong Kong-Macao Choral Concert, Songs Echo My Voice.
Discount Schemes
The following discount schemes are applicable to full-price tickets for ChoreoMusica Soiree, POP KONG, Cantonese Opera Film The Legend of The White Snake, 2024 Zhuhai-Hong Kong-Macao Choral Concert, Songs Echo My Voice, and Dance Drama Wing Chun Special Edition by Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theatre:
Concessionary Discounts for Full-time Students, Senior Citizens, People with Disabilities and the Minder and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Recipients
Half-price tickets are available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. Tickets for CSSA recipients are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Group Booking Discount
10% off for each purchase of 4-9 full-price tickets;
15% off for each purchase of 10-19 full-price tickets;
20% off for each purchase of 20 or more full-price tickets.
Package Booking Discount
10% off on full-price tickets for each purchase of 2 different programmes;
15% off on full-price tickets for each purchase of 3 different programmes;
25% off on full-price tickets for each purchase of 4 or more different programmes.
*Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount schemes for the purchase of each ticket.
Tickets are available at URBTIX from 12 Sep 2024 onward
Internet Booking：www.urbtix.hk
Telephone Booking：
3166 1288
Mobile Ticketing App：URBTIX（Android, HarmonyOS & iPhone/iPad）
Internet Booking：www.urbtix.hk
Telephone Booking：
3166 1288
Mobile Ticketing App：URBTIX（Android, HarmonyOS & iPhone/iPad）
Ticketing Enquiries and Customer Service:
3166 1100 (10am-8pm daily)
Programme Enquiries:
2734 2960
3166 1100 (10am-8pm daily)
Programme Enquiries:
2734 2960
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Produced by Foshan Cantonese Opera Troupe, Cantonese Opera Film The Legend of The White Snake uses location shooting for some scenes and blends traditional Cantonese Opera with modern cinematic elements, telling the love story between the thousand-year-old snake demon Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian. The film boasts an impressive production line-up, featuring Li Shuqin, the director of Foshan Cantonese Opera Troupe, a national first-class actor and a winner of the China Theatre Plum Blossom Award, who performed as Bai Suzhen. Meanwhile, the renowned Hong Kong Cantonese Opera actor Law Ka-ying plays Xu Xian, under the direction of the national first-class director, Yin Dawei. This film received multiple nominations at the 2nd Hong Kong Bauhinia International Film Festival, including Best Film and Best Art Direction. Li Shuqin won Best Actress Award while Law Ka-ying received Lifetime Achievement Award.
About the Performer
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Li Shuqin is currently serving as the director of the Foshan Cantonese Opera Troupe and the leading actress. She is also a national first-class performer, and has won the 21st China Theatre Plum Blossom Award and the Actor in a Leading Role prize at the Shanghai White Magnolia Awards for Theatrical Art. She also earned the Best Actress Award at the 2nd Hong Kong Bauhinia International Film Festival.
Law Ka-ying
Law Ka-ying is a renowned Cantonese Opera veteran in Hong Kong, enjoying a prestigious status in the local circle. His outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the Cantonese Opera have made him an important representative figure in the Chinese operatic culture. In recognition of his remarkable artistic accomplishments, Law Ka-ying was awarded the Medal of Honour by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in 2012, the World Outstanding Chinese Award in 2013, and the Bronze Bauhinia Star by the HKSAR Government in 2018.
About Arts group
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Since its establishment in 1957, Foshan Cantonese Opera Troupe aims at training Cantonese Opera talents, preserving excellent Cantonese Opera , preserving excellent Cantonese Opera repertoires, as well as promoting its development. In recent years, the troupe has actively explored the integration of Cantonese Opera and modern culture, and has lunched cross-border collaborative film works such as Empress Zhou the Lesser, Xiaofengxian and The Legend of The White Snake. While preserving the traditional artistic characteristics, it has also attracted more young audiences to pay attention to Cantonese Opera.
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The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.
The content of the programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Fringe Activities
Post-screening Talks
Date: 2-3/11
(Patrons can participate without registration after film screening.)
