Hong Kong Ballet presents

Ballet Classics for Children: The Sleeping Beauty

An Additional Performance by Popular Demand!

[Hong Kong – 8^th January 2016] Start the New Year with Hong Kong Ballet’s Ballet Classics for Children: The Sleeping Beauty, a child-friendly production for the entire family! Due to overwhelming popular demand, Hong Kong Ballet is pleased to announce an additional performance (with narration in Cantonese) on Saturday, 30^th January at 12:00nn. Tickets will be available at URBTIX from 9^th January.

Following the success and sold-out performances of the first two instalments of Ballet Classics for Children, Hong Kong Ballet now presents its third edition of this popular, fun-filled series. The talented Hong Kong Ballet dancers will deliver educational, interactive, and light-hearted entertainment for audiences of all ages. Masterminded once again by renowned local choreographer Yuri Ng, this one-hour abridged version of the full length classic will enchant your little ones through an innovative blend of storytelling, dance, and interaction. With lively narration by Rick Lau, it will be the best first introduction to a live ballet performance for children as young as 5 years. There will now be eight performances staged at the Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre from 28^th – 31^st January 2016.

Based on the fairytale by Charles Perrault, The Sleeping Beauty is about a true love that spans a hundred years and following your dreams and triumphing against adversity with the help of some good fairies. Tchai-ricksy (Narrator Rick Lau) will take you on this captivating journey and share with you his creative process including the music composition for this ballet. Come along for the ride and let your imagination run free!

Artistic Curator: Yuri Ng
Narrator/Script Writer: Rick Lau
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Artistic Curator: Yuri Ng

• Artistic Curator of Ballet Classics for Children in 2012, 2013 and 2014
• Choreographer of Hong Kong Ballet’s The Frog Prince – A Ballet Chinois
• Winner of distinguished Achievement Award at the 2012 Hong Dance Awards
• Artist Associate of Hong Kong Sinfonietta
• Co-Artistic Director of a cappella theatre company YAT PO SINGERS

Narrator/Script Writer: Rick Lau

• Wrote and narrated for Ballet Classics for Children: Cinderella in 2013, and BalletClassics for Children: Swan Lake in 2012 and 2014

Performance Details
Narration in Cantonese (5 performances)
29.1.2016. (Fri) 7:30pm
30.1.2016. (Sat) 12:00nn, 2:30pm & 5:00pm
31.1.2016. (Sun) 5:00pm

Narration in English (3 performances)
30.1.2016. (Sat) 7:30pm
31.1.2016. (Sun) 12:00nn & 2:30pm

Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Best for ages 5 and above
Tickets available at URBTIX now

Ticketing Enquiries: 3761 6661
Credit Card Booking: 2111 5999
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk
Programme Enquiries: 2105 9724
The presenter reserves the right to alter the programme and artists

Discounts

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discounts for each purchase.

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