Compiled from the Performing Arts programmes* and Visual Arts exhibition records from HKADC’s Arts Yearbooks and Annual Arts Survey projects dating from 2010.

SNAP

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Seven spellbinding Korean illusionists conjure up mind-blowing magical mystery tour

Three dexterous Tricksters discover an enigmatic door leading through time and space to a series of alternative worlds. On their travels, the trio encounter four intriguing wizards: Alchemist and his glittering creations made of sand、 colourful, comical Dreamer、 astonishing Florist with his fast-paced card tricks、 and phenomenal juggler Oddball.

Together, these seven awesome Korean magicians perfectly blend the art of illusion with classic mime, music and dance to perform a series of “impossible feats”, enhanced by surrealistic projected images and state-of-the-art lighting. Riveting SNAP received a rapturous reception at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with electrifying sell-out shows for two consecutive years, rave reviews, and top testimonials from world-class magicians, including Cyril Takayama and Lu Chen. Simply incredible!

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IAC Plus: Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey

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Dazzling artistry and limitless imagination that rockets you to the moon
Geeky mouse Marvin longs to be popular but instead is constantly picked on at school. In his own sci-fi world of superheroes, though, the resourceful rodent is always the star. In search of a way to make himself “cool” with the in-crowd, Marvin builds a rocket and heads for the moon to find out if it is really made of cheese and bring some back. Once there, he meets a host of lovable oddballs, faces up to his fears, and discovers the joys of self-acceptance and true friendship.

In Lightwire Theater’s eagerly awaited return to Hong Kong following sell-out shows of The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and The Hare at IAC 2012, five performers clad in black and wired with electroluminescent technology colourfully illuminate their uplifting story in a stunning fusion of puppetry, dance and traditional theatre. A top turn in an array of TV talent contests, the group mesmerises audiences young and old. Here, watch in wonder as more than 40 glow-in-the-dark characters emerge on stage. Not to be missed!

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2018 Hong Kong Youth Music Camp Concert II

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The Hong Kong Youth Music Camp is one of the most significant annual summer events organised by the Music Office for some 400 young musicians to receive inspiring training in rehearsals, masterclasses and workshops under the direction of celebrated maestros world-wide.

Two exhilarating concerts will showcase the distinctive achievements of the camp music groups under the batons of six eminent maestros.

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Bedtime Stories

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Mum: “Time for bed!”
Daughter: “Oh… can you tell me a story!”
Mum: “I’ll come up in five minutes”
Daughter: “Okay…”
Mum: “You pick a story first”
Daughter: “All right…”
Daughter: “Why are you taking so long?”
Mum: “I’ll be right there, just a few more moments”
Daughter: (10 minutes later) “Aren’t you ready yet?”
Mum: “Be there soon. Be a good girl!”
Daughter: “:(”
Why is the frustrated youngster refusing to go to sleep?
How to balance being a caring mum and working mother?

Prepare for a dreamy one-of-the-kind theatrical encounter as UK group Upswing transforms the venue into a giant bedroom, complete with cushions and blankets for the audience. This unusual setting points the way to an incredible interactive show blending aerial-silk acrobatics, singing, dance, drama and wonderful 3D animation into a remarkable mother-daughter tale to reflect on. An unmissable adventure into the world of imagination and family relationships for both children and parents.

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Opening Programme: Hansel & Gretel

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Modern-day twists and turns transform classic fairytale into delectable balletic feast
In this outstanding adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, Hansel and Gretel are growing up in a mid 20th-century Scottish town. After other children mysteriously disappear, the brother-and-sister sleuths step out to find their friends. Losing their way in a magic forest, the pair meet a beautiful fairy and follow her to a gingerbread-clad house. But, once inside, things are not as sweet as they seem…

Scottish Ballet will celebrate its 50th anniversary as Scotland’s national ballet company next year, having gained international recognition over the decades for its pioneering productions and technical excellence. Hansel & Gretel is a great example, as exquisite choreography by artistic director Christopher Hampson transfers this favourite children’s fable to the world of classical ballet. An atmospheric score by composer Engelbert Humperdinck, from the 1893 opera based on the same story, wonderfully adds to the proceedings, with ingenious sets, backdrops and costumes completing the magical line-up. Eerie and exciting, humorous and highly inventive, Scottish Ballet’s scintillating show is a treat for the whole family.

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2018 Hong Kong Youth Music Camp Concert I

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The Hong Kong Youth Music Camp is one of the most significant annual summer events organised by the Music Office for some 400 young musicians to receive inspiring training in rehearsals, masterclasses and workshops under the direction of celebrated maestros world-wide.

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