[Hong Kong – 21 October 2009] The Hong Kong Ballet's Romeo and Juliet opened at the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre last Friday. Created by choreographer Rudi van Dantzig, it is one of the most essential ballet works, a classic love story and the ultimate tragedy. The show will continue from 23 to 25 October.
On this Thursday, Stella Lau, Lecturer of School of Dance (Ballet) of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and former principal dancer of The Hong Kong Ballet, will discuss the essence of this production in a lecture When Juliet Talks about Juliet, speaking from the perspective of Juliet in the splendid set.
Date / Time: 22 October 2009 / 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Conducted in Cantonese. Free Admission on a first-come-first-served basis
Call 2105 9724, or email marketing@hkballet.com to reserve your seat
Tickets for Romeo and Juliet, priced from HK$120 to HK$600 (HK$1000 for VIP ticket), are available now at all URBTIX outlets (Tel. 2734 9009/ www.urbtix.hk).
About The Hong Kong Ballet
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2009, The Hong Kong Ballet is one of the premier classical ballet companies in Asia. It is also becoming internationally recognized as a world-class institution with an identity that fully reflects the unique vitality of Hong Kong.
The Company's artistic team originates from 12 countries and regions, performing a repertoire that combines 19th and 20th century classical masterpieces, acclaimed contemporary works and new commissions. Since 1997, The Hong Kong Ballet has raised its international profile and has concluded over 20 tours. Another integral part of the Company's activities are its extensive educational and community outreach programmes, which bring the art of ballet to students as well as the wider community of Hong Kong.
For further information on The Hong Kong Ballet, please contact:
| Hiram To Marketing and Communications Manager The Hong Kong Ballet Tel. 2105 9716 hiram_to@hkballet.com |
Chloe Kwung Marketing Officer The Hong Kong Ballet Tel: 2105 9757 chloe_kwung@hkballet.com |
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| The town folks are celebrating a saint's day, with processions and dancing | |||
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| Deep in thought, Juliet lingers at the balcony, Romeo hides in the shadows of the garden to wait for her Photo: Conrad Dy-Liacco |
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| Tybalt, seeking revenge for Romeo's intrusion upon the ball, argues with Mercutio Photo: Conrad Dy-Liacco |
Mad with fury on the loss of his friend, Romeo stabs Tybalt Photo: Conrad Dy-Liacco |
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| A pair of young lovers get marry under the witness of Friar Laurentius Photo: Conrad Dy-Liacco |
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| Romeo spends the wedding night with Juliet Photo: Keith Hiro |
Friar Laurentius gives Juliet a potion, telling her it will make her appear dead Photo: Gordon Wong |
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| Believing Juliet is dead, Romeo in great despair Photo: Conrad Dy-Liacco |
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