The Book of Esther

The-Book-of-Esther

The Book of Esther, also known in Hebrew as “the Scroll” (Megillah), is a book in the third section (Ketuvim, “Writings”) of the Jewish Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible) and in the Christian Old Testament. It relates the story of a Jewish girl in Persia, born as Hadassah but known as Esther, who becomes queen of Persia and thwarts a genocide of her people. The story forms the core of the Jewish festival of Purim, during which it is read aloud twice: once in the evening and again the following morning. Along with the Song of Songs, Esther is one of only two books in the Bible that do not explicitly mention God.

The Book of Esther
Sky Theatre Creative
When: 25-27 September, 2015
Where: 
HKAPA, Drama Theatre
Tickets:
 $30 from HKTicketing
More info:
25 Sep 2015 (Fri) at 8pm
26 Sep 2015 (Sat) at 3pm & 8pm
27 Sep 2015 (Sun) at 3pm

The House of Bernarda Alba

The-House-of-Bernarda-Alba

“The House of Bernarda Alba” is Federico Garcia Lorca’s last play, written the year he was killed at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. The action of the play begins during the funeral of matriarch Bernarda Alba’s second husband, when she imposes an 8-year mourning period on her household, in accordance with her family tradition. Bernarda has 5 daughters, whom she has controlled inexorably… How will they survive these 8 years of further suffocation? And what is the cost of Bernarda Alba’s repression of her daughters’ freedom?

The House of Bernarda Alba
Summer Drama Project
When: 13-15 August, 2015
Where:
 Fringe Club, Fringe Underground
Tickets:
 $180 from HKTicketing
More info:
12 Aug 2015 (Wed) at 7:45pm
13 Aug 2015 (Thu) at 7:45pm
14 Aug 2015 (Fri) at 7:45pm
15 Aug 2015 (Sat) at 3pm
In Cantonese

Candle of Vision – Dawnbreak

Welcome to the Annual Charity Concert 2015, hosted by ICPASS. For now, let us refer to the host using that acronym, but in case you are interested, they come from Imperial College London and wholeheartedly hope to strengthen the attitude and values among students as part of promoting public awareness and social service. This time, the focus is on the issue of eye care, global blindness, and the honourable work carried out by ORBIS, the beneficiary for the Concert.

Yes, all proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to ORBIS. But this is a Concert after all, so what do you get?

Well, the experience is priceless. Candle of Vision - Dawnbreak
Four youths, represented by the four seasons. Their story will be weaved right before your eyes, follow them on their intriguing trip of self-searching, and perhaps you will find a piece of yourself in them as well. Many influential figures will appear along the ride, passing on their message and teachings through the universal language of music.

SUPPER MOMENT will make an appearance, along with the enthusiastic choral group GREENERS’ SOUND. International award-winning pianist, violinist, composer and conductor JOHNSON LEUNG HOK KIU will grace them with his mastery of the piano. UK-based 5-piece punk/soul band ANIMAVIVA will bring their different and unique touch, contrasting local talent SIDICK LAM who claims that if we ‘give her a guitar, she will sing till the world ends’. Finally, coming from the same place as the host, the IMPERIAL COLLEGE ENSEMBLE will tie it all up and bring the Concert home.

Join them as they venture towards the light. At the crack of dawn, what awaits them beyond the horizon?

Candle of Vision – Dawnbreak
Imperial College PASS Annual Charity Concert
When: 7:30pm, 21 August, 2015
Where:
 HKAPA, Drama Theatre
Tickets:
 $150, $120 from HKTicketing

The Government Inspector

The Government Inspector
Chung Ying Theatre Company
When: 26-27, 29-30 December, 2015, 01-03 January, 2016
Where:
Kwai Tsing Theatre, Auditorium
Tickets:
$280, $220, $160 from Urbtix
More info:
26 December – 8pm
27 December – 3pm
29, 30 December – 8pm
1-3 January, 2016 – 3pm, 8pm

The Government Inspector

The Government Inspector
Chung Ying Theatre Company
When: 26-27, 29-30 December, 2015, 01-03 January, 2016
Where:
Kwai Tsing Theatre, Auditorium
Tickets:
$280, $220, $160 from Urbtix
More info:
26 December – 8pm
27 December – 3pm
29, 30 December – 8pm
1-3 January, 2016 – 3pm, 8pm