Over 110 top young American musicians have been chosen by Carnegie Hall to form the third annual National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). Virtuoso conductor Charles Dutoit and acclaimed pianist YUNDI will team up with the outstanding ensemble to perform in New York before embarking on a historic first tour to China this summer. The visit includes performances in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.;Dutoit, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Conductor Laureate of the Philadelphia Orchestra, is renowned for his polished style in conducting the world’s greatest orchestras and soloists. Hailed as the “Prince of the Piano”, YUNDI is not only a celebrated exponent of Chopin’s music, but also a remarkable Beethoven interpreter. Another highlight will be a new commissioned work by award-winning composer Tan Dun. Brought together with the effervescent NYO-USA, this unparalleled combination of talent is set to deliver a truly mesmerising concert for all ages.

It’s the first day of school and Mama Mi is exhausted after spending the summer holidays looking after he children JaJa and Fatty. At the newly opened Super Mama Market, she meets the owner and mysterious inventor King, whose creations claim to offer stress-free lives for frantic mothers. There’s even a “Yummy Scanner” and “3D Frozen Camera” as welcome gifts! Suddenly, shocking news breaks. Some youngsters have gone missing nearby…

Does the store have anything to do with this? Can Mama Mi really become a “Super Mama”? Will she have a better relationship with her children from now on?

Four strangers are bound together by Facebook at watershed moments for Hong Kong
An educator and three students, unknown to each other, share their lives through Facebook and inner connection to their city as they experience the unexpected in Hong Kong.

Teacher Tong, who is engaged to a policeman, cannot find peace of mind after tear gas is fired during a protest.

Studious Yat Sum faces a series of bizarre challenges as she awaits her results in the first HKDSE exam.

Smoker and head prefect Wang Hang, who punishes other students for smoking, finds himself standing behind his dream girl every day at the bus stop.

Film fan Yau Yung develops a passion for drama and her drama teacher.

Four people, unknown to each other, share their lives through Facebook and inner connection to their city.

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Inspired by Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, anime character Woody Woody Wood appears as a story-telling big brother in this singing and dancing carnival, guiding early learners to observe and use their imagination to explore the world of classical music through puppetry and animation. Pop musicians inject modern motifs and children’s songs into the famous work, providing a delightful way for the very young and adults to become acquainted with western opera and find resonance in the beauty and goodness of Mozart’s music.

A little fairy leads the way into an enchanted forest where Sleeping Beauty, the Frog Prince, Tom Thumb, the Wicked Queen, and other famous characters from Grimm’s Fairy Tales await. However, in this unspoken, music-rich reinterpretation of the familiar stories, the world view appears a little different. Here, a dwarf eats Snow White’s poisoned apple, and Little Red Riding Hood makes friends with the Big Bad Wolf!
With Ravel’s evocative Mother Goose Suite, specifically written for children, at its heart and dextrous use of puppets, projections, and ingenious props, La Maquiné melds harmony, humour and eyecatching images into a tapestry of emotive scenes and magical happenings. A poetic and inspiring journey into a universe beyond words.

Polyglot worked with highly experienced artists as collaborators and with babies and parents in developing this performance. The performing team comes from backgrounds of dance, physical theatre and physical improvisation, and music composition, and brings a breadth of knowledge and skills to this unusual performance task. The sounds in the space are manipulated live, drawing in the cries and calls of the babies and voices of the parents to create a living soundscape.

Music Theatre for Families
Chinese music meets fantastical kung fu artistry

The word “Shaolin” not only represents a training ground for martial arts. As depicted in a unique genre called wuxia fiction, it also conjures up a mystical, chivalrous world of heroes doing battle against villainy. Following highly successful past co-productions, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Chung Ying Theatre Company again team up in this innovative tale of legendary daring where Chinese music and theatre combine to let you “see” as well as “hear” the awesome story of Shaolin kung fu.

“Creativity meets technology in a landmark family show” ── Liberty Times, Taiwan

“A wonderfully imaginative mix of 3D motion capture, video animation, music, dance and live actors – and a lot of audience participation” ── Taipei Times

Take part in this adventurous musical that really makes waves!
Equipped with a series of futuristic gadgets, Dr Franz comes to Earth and makes friends with intrepid Kye, sentimental Tammy, showy Jack, and Doug the gourmand. Together they set off on the Jolly Jelly Bean Cruiser to check out the wonders of the marine world. Things turn tempestuous, when they run into the God of the Sea, who is furious with humans for having polluted his home and making a giant sea turtle sick. Can Dr Franz and his buddies escape from the jellyfish prison And will the turtle recover

Image in Motion Theater of Taiwan blends drama, animation, cinematic effects, inventive sets, catchy tunes and appealing puppets in this fascinating 3D fantasy musical. Interaction between the friendly characters and young spectators provides opportunities to explore ideas about friendship, dreams, courage and environmental protection.

Famous Ninja Academy takes youngsters from kindergarten to university, and its graduates all become big bosses and principals. For newly enrolled Kojiro and his kindergarten classmates, just settling into school life is challenging enough, not to mention learning how to become skilful ninjas. But even tougher tasks lie ahead when a powerful baddie infiltrates the Academy and all their teachers and senior students go missing! Can Kojiro and his friends finally rescue their school? Will they manage to join forces and save the day?