Randall is a very ordinary boy, someone who, in the eyes of his parents, teachers, schoolmates, friends, and even his own, could only be regarded as “not perfect”. When he becomes a first year at the magical Grandville College, the head teacher urges all students to pursue the “I M PERFECT” school motto and vie for the Star of the Year award. Randall soon recognizes that, faced with competition from classmates such as Big Brain, Master Maths, Inno Inventor and A-lister Super Stunner, perfection is out of his reach. Until one day, the Star of the Year trophy disappears and Randall receives a mysterious message, which helps him discover that…

The composer Mozart is a precocious child. When his mother takes on Lee, a hardworking, visually impaired servant, Mozart worries what other people will think. In a bid to get his mother to send Lee away, Mozart stops practising the piano and starts to make life difficult for his new helper. The ploy fails. Instead, Mozart discovers that Lee can play the piano, just like him! Racked with jealousy, the boy comes up with a last-gasp plan and a “war” between the talented and the diligent begins. Who will win in the end?

The theatre is full of bizarre secrets in the dark! Without regular illumination, black-clad performers become invisible, enabling the Black Light Theatre Srnec to create its lasting magic through sleight of hand and glowing props that appear to have a mind of their own. Laundry fights, dancing lamp posts, a mischievous camera and a host of other objects animatedly spring to life in a delightful series of slapstick routines as the mesmerising show sets off on a surreal journey of theatrical wizardry backed by spellbinding original music.

The Black Light Theatre Srnec from Prague, regarded as the pioneer of the Czech Republic’s famous black light theatre performances, has travelled to move than 60 countries around the world, bringing laughter and enthralling entertainment to more than five million viewers and inspiring countless artists over the past five decades. In Hong Kong, they will showcase its most-acclaimed vignettes, combining classical ballet, modern dance and a comic twist with masterful black light innovation.

Jump, stretch and free yourself in a wondrous world of classical music and modern physical movements.
Choral or occasionally accompanied by simple toy instruments, two performers sing themes by Bach and other tunes, using body language and “baby voices” to open up the imagination of babies and toddlers. As the enchanting performance moves on, an engaging interactive game begins where young children react to sounds and rhythms tapped out by the diverting duo.
Companhia de Musica Teatral (CMT) is renowned for its childre’s productions and workshops, which have received great acclaim across Europe and the USA, and are supported by solid academic research. In this delightful performance, the pioneering art group takes inspiration from Bach’s famous Goldberg Variations and striking musical sounds to create entertaining sketches suitable for very young children and their parents. With stage and audience seating intertwined, up-close interaction with performers is effectively utilized while memorable melodies, cheerful toys and eye-catching instruments energise children’s senses and curiosity, helping to develop observation, creative thinking and emotional expression. An arts experience that inspires a whole new universe for little ones!

Dancing through the air, the beauty of creativity is revealed.

Sat amidst a circle of electric fans, a serious-looking figure cuts and tapes a small plastic bag before scrumpling it up and leaving it on the floor. As he switches on the fans one by one, Bebussy’s exquisite L’Apres-midi d’un Faune starts to play, and as if by magic, the currents of air slowly inflate the bag into life! This newborn ballerina first struggles to stand up, then gradually lifts a foot to swirl gracefully in the air. Later, “she” is joined by an animated troupe of bags, who form an exhilarating corps de ballet that jubilantly twirl and pirouette aloft. Are they celebrating or reflecting on the miracle of lift?

Compagnie Non Nova uses the simple idea of air currents to inject vitality into everyday objects, turning plastic bags into beautiful art. An ethereal thought-provoking encounter, illustrating the power of the artist to expand our view of life.

Faced with winding up his failing business, Geppetto, an elderly woodcarver, creates one final wooden puppet that he calls Pinocchio. When the puppet magically springs to life, Geppetto treats the playful lad like his own son. One day, a rascally ringmaster and band of ruffians arrive in town, tricking the naïve Pinocchio into joining the circus. A series of misadventures follow, as Pinocchio is placed under a curse and turned into a donkey, swallowed by a giant fish, and even attacked with a cannon by the ringmaster! Can the lovable puppet, with help from his friends Jiminy the chirpy cricket, Nemi the clownfish and the luminous Blue Fairy, overcome these perils and be reunited with his father? Will Pinocchio see his dream of becoming a real boy come true?

With striking sets, endearing characters and a series of catchy numbers, the Guangdong Province Puppet Art Theater’s toe-tapping musical spins an enchanting tale for all ages. Join Pinocchio on his timeless journey of discovery about growing up, the importance of family ties, and the power of dreams.

Fantasy Puppet Theatre adapted a true story for “Show Me Once”, blending contemporary shadow play and lively puppetry to conjure up a series of dynamic scenes on stage to display the immense love of a father. In the story, the young boy Siu-kin catches a rare disease and is going to lose his vision. To give his son lasting memories of some of the world’s most amazing sights and experiences, Siu-kin’s father sells his small business and together they embark on a glorious globetrotting journey.

In “facehome”, a teenage girl, separated from her mother since childhood, shares her daily life via social media in the hope that her mother will get in touch with her someday. After conversing with a mysterious man on Facebook, she arranges to meet him, believing that he might know where her mother is. Likewise, the mother, under a different identity, is following her daughter online. The mother also has online encounters with many others, including a man who pretends to be a woman and collects “likes”; an introvert with few friends in reality but over 5 000 “friends” on the Internet; and a complex youngster with more than 10 Facebook accounts.

The artistic director of Black Bird Theatre and playwright of “facehome”, Mr Tang Sai-cheong, said, “Modern people are absorbed in the virtual world on the Internet. We hope this theatre production can show the disparity between a virtual world and reality. A virtual world is fun, but transient and may not be reliable, while the physical world is substantial, lasting and inspirational. After all, affection can only be experienced in face-to-face communication.”

“One of the most imaginative shows for the young you will find. Highly sophisticated and great fun… the children – and the adults – loved it!” – The Advertiser, Sydney

Who hasn’t had once-loved toys that were lost or forgotten? In this warm-hearted show, the quirky Gingham Family sets out on a special mission to rescue misplaced toys and bring them home!

The family travels the world collecting discarded toys of all shapes and sizes and discovering their stories, whether they were stolen by a dog, fallen off a motorbike, or sucked up by a vacuum cleaner. After they are introduced one by one, each little handmade hero is given a name and a wacky sound, a zany stunt and dance routine to perform to offbeat music. Cleverly combing eye-catching projection, hilarious vocal feats, amazing movement and cheerful music, the trio creates a colourful world full of joy. Devised by Christine Johnston, Lisa O’Neill and Peter Nelson, this is a playful, endearing performance for children and adults alike.

Three madcap talents light up the stage in this witty and highly engaging classical music-versus-magic show. There’s talented Michael Copley, master of more than 40 woodwind instruments; exceptional accordionist Ian Moore, a Mr. Bean lookalike; and riveting magician Neil Henry, who constantly bemuses the musicians with his amazing tricks. Combined with an intriguing assortment of props, it’s a showcase for British humour at its best.

Rarely seen flutes, ocarinas and recorders are all called into action for new arrangements of classical favourites. Alongside, magical items appear then disappear. Instruments and objects suddenly exchange roles. And masterpieces by Saint-Saëns, Haydn and Chopin become accessible to all.

The extraordinary trio have toured extensively in the Americas, Europe and Asia, earning an outsize reputation for their novel approach and enthralling show. A truly magical classical concert to delight all the family!