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Frida | Hong Kong Ballet Show Details

The magical life and journey of an iconic artist

One of the most important painters in the 20th century, the Mexican-born Frida Kahlo is a blazing symbol of artistic subjectivity, female liberation and the magical world of surrealism. Colombian-Belgian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (HKB’s Coco Chanel) produces a visually stunning Frida that tells the iconic artist’s multifaceted life story of triumph and tragedy with rich imagery from her bold paintings and deeply personal self portraits.

Seamlessly fusing the classical and the contemporary, this vivid work majestically showcases Ochoa’s inventive partnering as dancers weave a tale of tempestuous affairs, heart-wrenching struggle and complex, uncompromising art. Set against Peter Salem’s enchanting original score with vibrant touches of mariachi, flamenco and jazz music, the compelling characters in Frida’s magical world, including her husband and famed muralist Diego Rivera, are exuberantly brought to life.

Frida pays a hauntingly beautiful tribute to a visionary trailblazer who painted her version of the world against staggering odds and left an unforgettable social and artistic legacy.

Show Details

• Frida | Hong Kong Ballet
• Date & Time:
• 4-6 Apr 2025, 19:30
• 5-6 Apr 2025, 14:30
• Venue: Lyric Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
• Address: 1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Ticketing Details

• Ticket price: HKD 1,200 (limited VIP tickets) / 720 / 500 / 350 / 250
• Tickets available at Cityline

Creative Team

Concept, Libretto, Choreography: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa

Dramaturge And Libretto: Nancy Meckler

Music: Peter Salem

Set & Costume Design: Dieuweke Van Reij

Lighting Design: Christopher Ash

Live Accompaniment: Hong Kong Sinfonietta

Source of the above information: Hong Kong Ballet official website