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The Butterfly Lovers｜Dance Drama｜Hong Kong Ballet Introduction

An eternal love that defies all expectations

The best love is unexpected. This thrilling world premiere of The Butterfly Lovers from HKB Choreographer-in-Residence Hu Song Wei Ricky tells the epic Chinese legend of humble scholar Liang Shanbo and aristocratic heiress Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to study at a prestigious academy. From innocently meeting as students and forging a strong, immediate bond to dangerously rebelling against centuries-old forces that threaten to keep them apart, the lovers face unexpected challenges at every turn, as secrets are revealed and a shocking family betrayal ultimately seals their fate.

With a sweeping original score by acclaimed Chinese composer Tian Mi in collaboration with Macao Orchestra under the baton of Lio Kuokman, this powerful tale of forbidden love and filial duty features Academy Award winner Tim Yip’s (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Webre’s The Great Gatsby) visually stunning sets and costumes that bring to life a world with traditional and modern elements. Transcendent and uplifting, The Butterfly Lovers is a glorious fusion of inspiring dance, contemporary Chinese aesthetics and eternal hope.

Performance Details

• The Butterfly Lovers｜Hong Kong Ballet
• Date & Time:
• 18.10.2024 (Fri) 7:30pm
• 19-20, 26.10.2024 (Sat & Sun) 2:30pm & 7:30pm
• 27.10.2024 (Sun) 2:30pm
• Venue: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
• Address: 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

After a successful debut at Hong Kong Cultural Centre, join the company on tour to Macau as we share the show’s compelling message of love valiantly persevering against all odds.

• HKB ON TOUR│MACAU
• Date: 9-10 NOV 2024
• Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macao Cultural Centre

Ticket Details

• Ticket price: HKD 1,000 (limited VIP ticket) / 680 / 480 / 320 / 180
• Early Bird Period: 2 - 16 Aug, 2024｜popticket.hk
• Public Sale: 3 Sep 2024 | URBTIX

CREATIVE TEAM

• Concept, Choreography: Hu Song Wei Ricky
• Libretto, Associate Choreographer: Mai Jingwen
• Music: Tian Mi
• Set & Costume Design: Tim Yip
• Design Supervisor: Jin Yau
• Associate Costume Designer: Mandy Tam
• Set Design Assistants: Matthieu Chu Siu Ming, Katie Chow Tsz Wing
• Video Design: William Kwok, Yicai Wang
• Lighting Design: Yeung Tsz Yan
• Archestra Partner: Macao Orchestra
• Conductors: Lio Kuokman (18-20 Oct), Tony Cheng-te Yeh (26-27 Oct)

Source of the above information: Hong Kong Ballet official website