Hong Kong Ballet’s Coppélia Cast Announced
Spreading the joy of ballet with five performances at Sha Tin Town Hall
[Hong Kong – 17 March 2017] Hong Kong Ballet’s Artistic Director Madeleine Onne announces the official cast list of Coppélia, one of the world’s most popular comic ballets.
Principal ballerinas Yao Jin, Fei-fei Ye and Yu-Yao Liu will partner Ryo Kato, Lin Li and Jie Shen, respectively, to perform as the captivating couple, Swanilda and Franz. Wei Wei, Lucas Jerkander and Ricky Song-wei Hu will be performing in the role of the eccentric old inventor Dr Coppélius. Additionally, Ryo Kato, Jie Shen, Lin Li, Wei Wei and Lucas Jerkander will be making their débuts in their respective roles.
Cast list for lead roles:
| Date/Time | 24 Mar 7:30pm | 25 Mar 2:30pm 26 Mar 7:30pm |
25 Mar 7:30pm 26 Mar 2:30pm |
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| Swanilda | Yao Jin | Fei-fei Ye | Yu-yao Liu |
| Franz | Ryo Kato* | Lin Li* | Jie Shen* |
| Dr Coppélius | Wei Wei* | Lucas Jerkander* | Ricky Song-wei Hu |
*Débuting in this role
Coppélia is a sparkling tale of a mysterious inventor, his life-sized doll and an inquisitive young couple, filled with magic, mischief and many comical delights. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s lively story The Sandman, this light-hearted ballet is full of warmth, romance and laughter and has been entertaining fans of all ages all over the world.
Ronald Hynd’s delightful yet virtuosic choreography is a showcase for Hong Kong Ballet dancers’ classical technique as well as their comedic and acting skills. With gorgeous sets and costumes by award-winner Roberta Guidi di Bagno and enchanting music by Léo Delibes, the ballet's bright and jovial mood makes it the perfect family entertainment.
As the Company’s mission is to connect with audiences and the community at large, Hong Kong Ballet actively goes outside of its home base, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, to visit different suburban areas with its high-quality artistic offerings each year. Following our huge success with Swan Lake at Yuen Long Theatre last August, Hong Kong Ballet once again returns to Sha Tin Town Hall after its last visit with The Sleeping Beauty in 2013.
Coppélia will run from 24-26 March 2017 at Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall for five performances. Tickets are priced at $300, $200 and $100,
available at URBTIX now. Suitable for ages 3 and above. Limited tickets left!
About Coppélia
In the sleepy little village of Galicia, a beautiful girl sits alone on a balcony reading her book. The local flirt, Franz, walks by and is instantly captivated by her beauty, but what poor Franz doesn’t know is that the beautiful girl is actually a life-size doll named Coppélia! She has been created by Dr Coppélius, a lonely old inventor, whose dearest wish is for his beautiful clockwork girl to come to life and keep him company in his old age. Franz, infatuated by the dancing doll, breaks into the eccentric inventor’s house to try and meet her. Dr Coppélius hatches a plan to use Franz’s life force to animate his beautiful doll, but Franz’s fiancée Swanilda decides to impersonate the doll in order to play a prank on Franz, and chaos ensues! The charming scenes of frivolity and playful deception eventually result in a joyful celebration of the lovers’ wedding.
Choreography: Ronald Hynd
Music: Léo Delibes
Set & Costume Design: Roberta Guidi di Bagno
Original Lighting Design: Leo Cheung
Lighting Adaptation (Based on Original Design): Billy Chan
Performance details
24-26.3.2017
Fri 7:30pm | Sat & Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall
$300, $200, $100
5 performances
Suitable for ages 3 and above
The performance lasts approximately two hours, including two intermissions
Discounts
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50% off |
Full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder (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.) |
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15% off |
Friends of Hong Kong Ballet |
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10% off (First two tickets) |
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 |
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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.
| Champagne Partner | Make-Up Partner |
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DOWNLOAD PRESS PHOTOS
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Photo 1: Coppélia | Dancers: Ming Li (till 2014), Yu-yao Liu| Photographer: Gordon Wong
Photo 2: Coppélia | Dancers: Yu-yao Liu, Ricky Song-wei Hu | Photographer: Gordon Wong
Photo 3: Coppélia | Dancers: Fei-fei Ye, Conrad Dy-Liacco (till 2003) | Photographer: Keith Hiro
Photo 4: Coppélia | Dancers: Yu-yao Liu | Photographer: Gordon Wong
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 Madeleine Onne, is committed to providing captivating experiences that delight and inspire audiences from all walks of life, both at home and abroad.
For further information, please contact:
Nick Chan
Director of Marketing
T: 2105 9716
M: 9728 1777
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