Police will implement special traffic arrangements in the New Territories from November 14 to 17 to facilitate the holding of Oxfam Trailwalker 2024. Road closure ———— The following road … read more
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 14) that… read more
​As Tropical Cyclone Toraji is moving away from Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory issued the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 10.20am today (November 14). It replaced the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal issued at 11.10pm yesterday (November 13).
The Home Affairs Department has opened 27 temporary shelters in various districts and 120 people have sought refuge.
As at 10am today, the Government’s 1823 Call Centre and the Fire Services Department have received three reports and 10 reports of fallen trees respectively. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department has not received any reports of fallen trees. No reports of landslides or flooding has been received.
According to the Hospital Authority, as at 10am today, one woman has been injured during the typhoon period and received medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Department of a public hospital. read more
The Immigration Department announced that members of the public who had booked appointments but were unable to apply for identity cards at the Registration of Persons (ROP) Offices as scheduled due to the hoisting of Tropi… read more
Internationally renowned Släpstick, a group of five musicians from the Netherlands, will perform in Hong Kong for the first time with their unique and delightful “Schërzo” at the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s “Cheers!” Series in mid-December. With virtuosic musicianship, hilarious physical language and unique comedic flair, the troupe will deliver an absurd and entertaining musical feast that allows audiences to appreciate classical music with a playful twist.
In classical music, a scherzo is a vigorous, light, or playful composition, typically comprising a movement in a symphony or sonata. Släpstick takes it literally, blurring the unique physical comedy and musical talent to create a new “Schërzo”. The five members of the troupe are all accomplished musicians who will perform masterpieces from Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Saint-Saens, Gershwin and many more. The five musical comedians will turn the seemingly highbrow classical concert into a whimsical show. Apart from playing multiple oddball instruments, they will also perform works in unexpected but humorous ways. Adding ventriloquism, puppetry, tap dancing, and even Släpstick’s popular “21 masterpieces in one minute”, all will be rolled up into one fun-filled performance. The production has won the Seoul Arts Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Best International Production Award at the South Korea Daegu International Musical Festival.
Släpstick is a five-member music theatre troupe known for its members’ outstanding musical capabilities, hilarious antics and quintessentially Dutch wit. The troupe is dedicated to blending innovative concepts with traditional inspirations, and creating performances that encapsulate a whirlwind of musical genres from across the globe. Its productions have toured in many places including the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, France, Denmark and New Zealand. The troupe has also won numerous awards including the Spirit of the Fringe Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Johan Kaart Prijs of the Dutch National Theatre Prize, and the Comedic Arts Prize of the Kulturstiftung Sparkasse am Niederrhein.
“Cheers!” Series: “Schërzo” by Släpstick (The Netherlands) will be held at 7.30pm on December 13 (Friday), at 3pm and 7.30pm on December 14 (Saturday), and at 3pm on December 15 (Sunday) at the Theatre of Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre. Each performance will be followed by a meet-the-artist session (conducted in English with Cantonese interpretation). Tickets priced at $280 and $340 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. The “Cheers!” Series offers various discount schemes, such as package discounts and family package discounts. For programme enquiries and discount schemes, please call 2268 7323 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/multi_arts/programs_1764.html.
The programme will feature a “Music & Comedy Workshop” (conducted in English with Cantonese interpretation), in which participants will meet members of Släpstick face to face and have the opportunity to learn their performance and acting skills. The workshop will be held at 11am on December 15 (Sunday) at the Theatre of Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre. Tickets priced at $180 are now available at URBTIX. For details, please refer to the above-mentioned website.
Another highlight in the “Cheers!” Series is “Grug and the Rainbow” by Windmill Theatre (Australia), which will be held from February 28 to March 2 next year. For details of the “Cheers!” Series programmes, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/f_entertainment/groups_1809.html.
