“…after watching King Arthur’s Night I flat out sobbed.” —Colin Thomas, award winning playwright
An upside-down world. A betrayed love. An unwanted child. Animals learning to walk and talk. A revolt by the subjugated masses. A kingdom come undone. This isn’t the King Arthur you know.

Refined, brutal, crude and tender, King Arthur’s Night invites audiences to reject the idea that some experiences are inherently marginal, and instead witness those stories front and centre on stage. The production includes the fully integrated professional cast with actors from the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, a live band, as well as Hong Kong Children’s Choir.

“…mythical, highly musical, and lavishly designed.” —The Georgia Straight
“The invisibility of difference, the celebration of the idiosyncratic behaviour of everybody on the stage.” —The Toronto Star

“It’s a tour de force, wildly entertaining and truly radical.” – New York Times
On the stage, Hong Kong residents of all ages and from all walks of life join professional dancers, actors and amateurs. Gala offers a different approach to dance which never calls on us to pass judgement. With its “Fail again, fail better” emphasis, Gala goes from one theatre to the next, like “a mirror taking a stroll by the side of a road”, and brings home to us something about the making of those we are watching as well as the way we watch.

“It’s impossible to resist this group of people who made up their mind to indulge their body and soul like this and erupted with joy.” – Le Monde

“an inspirational and uplifting performance “– Dance Tab

“Jérôme Bel’s mixed ability show is full of charm” – The Guardian

“…after watching King Arthur’s Night I flat out sobbed.” —Colin Thomas, award winning playwright
An upside-down world. A betrayed love. An unwanted child. Animals learning to walk and talk. A revolt by the subjugated masses. A kingdom come undone. This isn’t the King Arthur you know.

Refined, brutal, crude and tender, King Arthur’s Night invites audiences to reject the idea that some experiences are inherently marginal, and instead witness those stories front and centre on stage. The production includes the fully integrated professional cast with actors from the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, a live band, as well as Hong Kong Children’s Choir.

“…mythical, highly musical, and lavishly designed.” —The Georgia Straight
“The invisibility of difference, the celebration of the idiosyncratic behaviour of everybody on the stage.” —The Toronto Star

“It’s a tour de force, wildly entertaining and truly radical.” – New York Times
On the stage, Hong Kong residents of all ages and from all walks of life join professional dancers, actors and amateurs. Gala offers a different approach to dance which never calls on us to pass judgement. With its “Fail again, fail better” emphasis, Gala goes from one theatre to the next, like “a mirror taking a stroll by the side of a road”, and brings home to us something about the making of those we are watching as well as the way we watch.

“It’s impossible to resist this group of people who made up their mind to indulge their body and soul like this and erupted with joy.” – Le Monde

“an inspirational and uplifting performance “– Dance Tab

“Jérôme Bel’s mixed ability show is full of charm” – The Guardian

With heart and determination, anything is possible
Praised for her amazing ability to strike a chord with audiences, violinist Ding Yijie has won numerous prizes at nationwide competitions in Mainland China. Since picking up the violin at age 6, visual impairment and the lack of braille scores have not hindered this teenage sensation. Rather, Ding memorises numerous scores by heart, bearing testimony to her passion and talent for music, captivating audiences with her musical flair and guile.

Ding, accompanied by South Korean pianist Maria Jee will perform works by Beethoven, Franck and Waxman.

With kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts