HonG Kong Ballet, Hysan Development and Lee Gardens Association jointly presented
ALICE (in wonderland) Fun Day
to bring the art of ballet closer to the public
[Hong Kong – 16 August 2018] To celebrate the Asian premiere of the ballet extravaganza ALICE (in wonderland), Hong Kong Ballet, Hysan Development and Lee Gardens Association jointly hosted Ballet in Lee Gardens - ALICE (in wonderland) Fun Day on 4 August at Lee Gardens. Areas of Lee Gardens were transformed into Alice’s wonderland with activities like ballet-themed craft workshops, a vibrant parade and a live performance. Audiences immersed themselves in the classic fantasy story and experienced an extravagant and fantastic journey!
The ALICE (in wonderland) Fun Day kicked off with an ALICE-themed ballet workshop. Ballet enthusiasts learned about the story, music and dance postures from ALICE (in wonderland). Delicate headpieces from the production were on display and everyone was invited to use their imaginations to design their own unique props. Children were able to better understand ballet’s cultural and artistic influences as well as learn more about other famous ballets. They were also invited to express their creativity through creating fun custom ballet headpieces for themselves.
Over 50 Hong Kong Ballet and children dancers performed in a lively parade around Lee Gardens. Popular characters like Alice, the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit, Female Cards and a Junior Cards Girl joined hands to offer the audiences a rare sneak peek into the world of ALICE (in wonderland)! The parade started at Hysan Place, gradually wound around Lee Theatre and Lee Garden One and finished at Pak Sha Road. The audiences also had the chance to closely interact with the dancers and take photos with them in their fantastic costumes. It was an exciting adventure for the audiences to intimately experience and explore the mysterious rabbit hole.
Additionally, an Alice (in wonderland) Ballet Costume Exhibition at Lee Garden One and Two ran from 6 July to 5 August. The exhibition featured costumes created by Cirque du Soleil designer Liz Vandal of ALICE’s most unforgettable characters, including the colourful Mad Hatter, iconic White Rabbit, classic Alice, graceful Female Cards and lovely Junior Cards Girl.
ALICE (in wonderland) Performance Details
17-19.8.2018
Fri 7:30pm | Sat & Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
$1,000 (VIP tickets) $680, $480, $280, $140 | * $340, $240, $140, $70
Five performances with live accompaniment
Guest Appearance
Brooklyn Mack, Principal Dancer of The Washington Ballet
17-19.8.2018 7:30pm
24-26.8.2018
Fri 7:30pm | Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm | Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre
$300, $200, $100 | * $150, $100, $50
Five performances with recorded music
* Available for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above and people with disabilities and the minder
Tickets available at URBTIX from 17 June 2018
Ticketing Enquiries: 3761 6661
Credit Card Booking: 2111 5999
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk
Programme Enquiries: 2105 9724
Suitable for ages 3 and above
The presenter reserves the right to alter the programme and artists
The performance lasts approximately two hours, including one intermission
| Discounts |
| 50% off | Full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities (Limited tickets for students and senior citizens available on a first-come, first-served basis. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.) |
| 15% off | Friends of The Hong Kong Ballet |
| 10% off | CCDC Dance Inspirations Card holders, Members of Chung Ying Theatre’s Energy Fun Club Plus, Friends of HKCO, Friends of HKDC Prestige Members, HK Phil Club Bravo members, Members of HKRep Pals, Zuni’s Friends, Fringe Club Members, Hong Kong Dance Alliance members, Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association members and HKBU Foundation members |
| Group Booking | 10% off for every purchase of 10-19 tickets at regular price, 15% off for 20-40 tickets |
Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discounts for each purchase.
Discounts are not applicable to $1,000 VIP tickets
$1,000 VIP Ticket Holders Special Privilege
Present your ticket stub to Hong Kong Ballet’s reception counter (Level 2 Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre) before the performance or during the intermission to receive a coupon for a free drink. Each ticket stub is valid for one free drink only.
15% off food and beverages at InterContinental Hong Kong
Ticket holders can enjoy 15% off food and beverages at all restaurants and bars at InterContinental Hong Kong before or after the performance upon presentation of their tickets on the performance date. Terms and conditions apply.
Enquiries: 2313 2323 /[email protected]
Website: hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com
HKB Up-Close
Pre-performance Workshops
18.8.2018 Sat
Workshop I (ages 7-11): 10:00am – 11:00am
Workshop II (ages 4-6): 11:30am – 12:30pm
GR3, 8/F, Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Fee: $100 each* | Quota: 40 each class
*10% discount for Friends of Hong Kong Ballet
Conducted in Cantonese and English
For ALICE (in wonderland) ticket holders, Friends of Hong Kong Ballet and Ballet Family Club members only
Advance registration required
Registration Details: hkballet.com/workshop
Pre-performance Talks
18.8.2018 Sat
2:00pm – 2:20pm [Conducted in Cantonese]
7:00pm – 7:20pm [Conducted in English]
Level 2 Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
The programme will last approximately 20 minutes
Free admission with an ALICE (in wonderland) ticket
Family Fun Workshop
25.8.2018 Sat 1:45pm – 2:15pm
Foyer Exhibition Corner, Yuen Long Theatre
Free admission
Enquiries: [email protected]
Sneak Peeks
Exclusive for Friends of Hong Kong Ballet, Ballet Family Club Members and Subscribers
11.8.2018 Sat 11:00am – 12:00nn
14.8.2018 Tue 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Invitation emails with more details to be sent closer to the date
Ballet Happy Hour: Down the Rabbit Hole
Attend an interactive working rehearsal and then hob-knob with our artists over a glass of your favourite brew!
27.7.2018 Fri 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Venue and registration details to be announced
DOWNLOAD PRESS PHOTOS
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Photo 1: Promotional image | Dancers (from left): Chen Zhiyao and Shen Jie
Photo 2: Promotional image | Dancers (from left): Shen Jie and Chen Zhiyao
Photo 3: Press Conference | Dancers (from left): Chen Zhiyao, Shen Jie and Ye Feifei
Photo 4: Press Conference | From left: Shen Jie, Principal Dancer of Hong Kong Ballet; Chen Zhiyao, Soloist of Hong Kong Ballet; Mr Mark Tung, Director of Lee Gardens Association; Mr Septime Webre, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet; Mr Paul Tam, Executive Director of Hong Kong Ballet and Ye Feifei, Principal Dancer of Hong Kong Ballet
Photo 5: Promotional image | Dancers (from bottom to top): Ye Feifei, Shen Jie and Chen Zhiyao
Photo 6: Promotional image | Dancer: Chen Zhiyao
Photo 7: Promotional image | Dancers (from left): Ye Feifei, Shen Jie and Chen Zhiyao
Photo 8: LEE GARDENS PRESENTS ALICE (in wonderland) BALLET COSTUME EXHIBITION
Photo 9: LEE GARDENS PRESENTS ALICE (in wonderland) BALLET COSTUME EXHIBITION
Photo 10: ALICE (in wonderland) Ballet Workshop
Photo 11: ALICE (in wonderland) Ballet Workshop
Photo 12: ALICE (in wonderland) Ballet Workshop
Photo 13: ALICE (in wonderland) Ballet Workshop
Photo 14: ALICE (in wonderland) Ballet Workshop
Photo 15: ALICE (in wonderland) Performance | Dancers (from left): Venus Villa and Li Jiabo
Photo 16: ALICE (in wonderland) Performance
Photo 17: ALICE (in wonderland) Performance | Dancers: Lai Nok Sze Vanessa and Hong Kong Ballet Dancers
Photo 18: ALICE (in wonderland) Performance | Dancers: Venus Villa and Children Dancers
Photo 19: ALICE (in wonderland) Performance | Dancers (from left): Chen Zhiyao and Shen Jie
Photo 20: ALICE (in wonderland) Performance | Hong Kong Ballet Dancers
Photo 21: ALICE (in wonderland) Performance | Children Dancers
Photo 22: Forth row from left seventh: Ms NG Yuen-ting, Yolanda, MH, Member, Wan Chai District Council and Chairman, Cultural & Leisure Services Committee; Mr Paul Tam, Executive Director of Hong Kong Ballet; Ms Irene Lee, Chairman of Hysan Development Company Limited; Mr Ricky Lui, Chief Operating Officer of Hysan Development Company Limited; Mr Mark Tung, Director of Lee Gardens Association; Mr Septime Webre, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet; Hong Kong Ballet Dancers and Children Dancers
Photo 23: Interaction with children
Photo 24: ALICE (in wonderland) Performance | Dancers: Jin Yao and Children Dancers
Photo 25: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade
Photo 26: ALICE(in wonderland) Parade
Photo 27: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade
Photo 28: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade
Photo 29: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade | Dancers (from left): Jin Yao, Wei Wei, Jonathan Spigner and Henry Seldon
Photo 30: (Front row from right): Mr Septime Webre, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet; Mr Ricky Lui, Chief Operating Officer of Hysan Development Company Limited and Ms NG Yuen-ting, Yolanda, MH, Member, Wan Chai District Council and Chairman, Cultural & Leisure Services Committee; (Second row from left): Ms Cathy Lam, Project Manager of Lee Gardens Association; (Third row from left): Mr Paul Tam, Executive Director of Hong Kong Ballet and Mr Mark Tung, Director of Lee Gardens Association
Photo 31: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade | Dancers: Li Jiabo and Children Dancers
Photo 32: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade | Children Dancers
Photo 33: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade | Dancers: Shunsuke Arimizu
Photo 34: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade | Dancers: Suhyeon Ahn and Children Dancers
Photo 35: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade | Dancers: Chen Zhiyao and Children Dancers
Photo 36: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade | Dancers: Li Jiabo and Children Dancers
Photo 37: ALICE (in wonderland) Parade
Photo 38: (Second row right fourth) Mr Paul Tam, Executive Director of Hong Kong Ballet; (Second row right seventh) Mr Mark Tung, Director of Lee Gardens Association
About Hong Kong Ballet
An eclectic mix of talent, a balance of classical and contemporary works, and a unique repertoire are the trademarks of Hong Kong Ballet, Asia’s premier ballet company. Internationally recognised and acclaimed for its creativity, talent and artistry, the Company, led by Artistic Director Septime Webre, is committed to providing captivating experiences that delight and inspire audiences from all walks of life, both at home and abroad.
About Hysan Development
Hysan Development Company Limited is a leading property investment, management and development company in Hong Kong with an investment property portfolio of over 4 million square feet of high quality office, retail and residential space. With roots in the district since the 1920s, Hysan is one of the largest commercial landlords in Causeway Bay.
About Lee Gardens Association
Lee Gardens Association is a non-profit making area association, with aims to create a unified community of businesses in the Lee Gardens area, and to bring new excitement to locals and visitors through events and activities.
For further information, please contact:
Nick Chan
Director of Marketing
T: 2105 9716
M: 9728 1777
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