A Groovy Kind of Love Concert
Date:30 May (Fri) - 31 May (Sat)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
Paul Taylor – 100% in English
Paul makes fun of the French and they love it. Or they tell him to go back to England! After 3 sell-out bilingual world tours, Paul shares his story of being a British expat in France, this time 100% in English. Hold onto your berets!
Personal Bio
Paul Taylor is a British comedian who has been living in France since 2009. His trademark is poking fun at the French and the French lifestyle, as well as at himself, by sharing his offbeat expat experiences, including linguistic misunderstandings and cultural mix-ups.
In 2016, he released his first bilingual show, "#FRANGLAIS," to phenomenal success. He followed it up with his second and third shows, "So British (ou presque)" and "Bisoubye". With this trilogy of bilingual shows, Paul has captivated tens of thousands of spectators with sold-out performances in the most prestigious of venues in France and around the world.
Alongside his stage performances, Paul has also ventured into creating video content. Spotted early in his career by the French TV channel Canal+, he developed and produced the hit TV show “WTF France," which catapulted him into the limelight. Paul’s online videos now have hundreds of millions of views, and he has over 1.5 million followers on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Date:20 May (Tue)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
Paradise of the Suck
Date:16 May (Fri) - 01 Jun (Sun)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
Academy Drama: DNA
Date:12 May (Mon) - 17 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
My Grandmother's Funeral (11th Rerun)
Premiering in 2008, My Grandmother’s Funeral blends dark humor with deep emotion. Performed ten times over 17 years to sold-out audiences, it remains a beloved and enduring work in Hong Kong theatre.
Date:08 May (Thu) - 25 May (Sun)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
School of Dance Summer Performances
Date:08 May (Thu) - 10 May (Sat)
Venue:HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre
Academy Musical: What the Buddha Said
Date:07 May (Wed) - 10 May (Sat)
Venue:Academy Lyric Theatre
Academy Drama: Diebe by Dea Loher
Date:18 Nov (Mon) - 23 Nov (Sat)
Venue:Academy Studio Theatre
HKAPA PerformTech Symposium 2024: Staging the Future of Performing Arts
Dive into a realm where artistic boundaries are reimagined and traditional practices are reshaped by the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology in the Digital Age. Over the course of three immersive days, HKAPA PerformTech Symposium 2024: Staging the Future of Performing Arts will host a lineup of distinguished guest speakers who will delve into the profound impact of technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, on theatrical practices, scenography, film production, and arts education.
The showcase performance collaborated by artists and students will transcend conventional norms, as dance and music intertwine with groundbreaking technologies, unlocking new dimensions of artistic expression and pushing the boundaries of creativity to unparalleled heights.
Join us as we embark on a profound exploration of the symbiotic relationship between technology and the performing arts, and witness firsthand the emergence of new talents and possibilities in the digital age.
Date:15 Oct (Tue) - 17 Oct (Thu)
Venue:
Academy Production: Interstage 2024: SOPHY WONG
Date:12 Oct (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
Symphonic Reunion: A Time with Alumni & Academy Symphony Orchestra
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a spectacular symphonic concert, bringing together alumni from around the globe and current members of the Academy Symphony Orchestra. The audience will witness the versatile musician, Lio Kuok-man, seamlessly transitioning between piano and conducting, showcasing his extraordinary artistry.
The concert will open with John Williams' inspiring The Olympic Spirit, followed by Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major, featuring Lio Kuok-man as both soloist and conductor. The grand finale will be Bernstein's vibrant and dynamic Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, bringing the evening to a thrilling close.
Join us for this unforgettable night of music, celebrating four decades of HKAPA's musical excellence and talent!
Date: 06 Jun (Fri)
Venue: HK Jockey Club Amphitheatre