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Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Kwai Tsing Theatre

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Kwai Tsing Theatre

by Rachel Wong — October 20, 2025
 On Saturday evening, The Play That Goes Wrong opened at the Kwai Tsing Theatre, performed by the Chung Ying Theatre Company. Originally conceived by Mischief Theatre, this Olivier Award-winning farce has dazzled audiences on both the West End and Broadway for its ingenious mix of chaos and precisi...
Review: THE TOP RESTAURANT at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Review: THE TOP RESTAURANT at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

by Rachel Wong — January 23, 2025
The Top Restaurant, a masterful work by playwright HE Ji Ping, returns to Hong Kong after a successful tour in mainland China. Directed by Roy SZETO, this production at the Hong Kogn Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, breathes new life into a classic that has captivated audiences since its premiere at t...
Review: THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing

Review: THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts

by Rachel Wong — January 8, 2025
The Truth About Lying presents an examination of modern relationships within the bustling backdrop of Hong Kong. Written by WONG Wing Sze, the play portrays complex characters grappling with love, commitment, and the spectre of divorce. However, while some elements are masterfully executed, others f...
Review: OH DEER... 《失憶【諒解】備忘鹿》 at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong

Review: OH DEER... 《失憶【諒解】備忘鹿》 at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts

by Rachel Wong — November 5, 2024
What did our critic think of OH DEER... 《失憶【諒解】備忘鹿》 at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy Of Performing Arts?...
Review: MAMMA MIA at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts

Review: MAMMA MIA at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts

by Rachel Wong — July 27, 2024
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA at Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy Of Performing Arts?...
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at The Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre

by Rachel Wong — April 18, 2024
The stage production of the beloved classic family musical, 'The Sound of Music,' based on the 1949 memoir of Maria von Trapp, premiered on Broadway in 1959 and went on to win five Tony Awards....
Review: I AM WHAT I AM at The Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Review: I AM WHAT I AM at The Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

by Rachel Wong — March 9, 2024
What did our critic think of I AM WHAT I AM at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre?...
Review: LAUGH VACATION at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts

Review: LAUGH VACATION at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts

by Rachel Wong — November 11, 2023
What did our critic think of LAUGH VACATION at The Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts?...
Review: TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Rita Tong Liu Theatre, HKAPA

Review: TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Rita Tong Liu Theatre, HKAPA

by Rachel Wong — November 6, 2023
What did our critic think of TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Rita Tong Liu Theatre? Presented by the Shanghai Commercial Bank, the stage adaptation of Mitch Albom’s bestselling book “Tuesdays with Morrie” opened on Friday 3rd November at the Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Perfo...
Review: SWEET MANDARIN at the Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre

Review: SWEET MANDARIN at the Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre

by Rachel Wong — November 15, 2022
Opened on Friday 11th November 2022 at the Theatre, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Sweet Mandarin tells the tale of 3 generations of Chinese women and their journey from East to West....
Review: GIRLS & BOYS at Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre

Review: GIRLS & BOYS at Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre

by Rachel Wong — September 16, 2022
What did our critic think of GIRLS & BOYS at Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre? The play, written by British playwright Dennis Kelly, ran at the Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre from 02 September 2022 until 11 September 2022, with the help of Cantonese translations from WONG Wing Sze and ...
BWW Review: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser - FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM: TOKYO (ACT 2) a

BWW Review: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser - FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM: TOKYO (ACT 2) at Setagaya Sound Studio

by Rachel Wong — June 3, 2021
The past weekend audiences were treated to the second act of Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser's concert - From the Rehearsal Room. ...
BWW Review: LE PERE at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

BWW Review: LE PERE at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

by Rachel Wong — May 21, 2021
The Cantonese production of Le Père opened at the Hong Kong City Hall Theatre on Thursday 20th May. The play was originally scheduled to play in July & August 2020, but due to the pandemic, the play sadly had to cancel right after the set had been completed....
BWW Review: LARGER THAN LIFE at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

BWW Review: LARGER THAN LIFE at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

by Rachel Wong — May 16, 2021
Larger Than Life, the French comedy by Martial Courcier, opens at the Hong Kong City Theatre Hall on 13 May 2021 as part of the Le French May annual arts festival in Hong Kong...
BWW Review: MURDER IN SAN JOSE AT HKAPA

BWW Review: MURDER IN SAN JOSE AT HKAPA

by Rachel Wong — May 2, 2021
The critically acclaimed production of Murder in San José opens at the HKAPA on 30 April 2021, marking the return of live theatre in Hong Kong since the start of the pandemic....
BWW Review: BWW REVIEW: GRAND SWAN LAKE IS PRESENTED BY SHANGHAI BALLET & CHINA ARTS

BWW Review: BWW REVIEW: GRAND SWAN LAKE IS PRESENTED BY SHANGHAI BALLET & CHINA ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD at David H. Koch Theater

by Rose Marija — January 21, 2020
​​​​​​​Shanghai Ballet was founded in 1966. Spanning over thirty years, this company embraces a blend of traditional and Western dance styles. Xin Lili, Artistic Director since 2011, has brought to the company English versions of Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, a French version of Coppeli...
BWW Review: LION KING THE MUSICAL at AsiaWorld-Expo

BWW Review: LION KING THE MUSICAL at AsiaWorld-Expo

by Rachel Wong — December 23, 2019
Celebrating it's 22nd year, the musical adaptation of Disney's The Lion King has premiered in Hong Kong!...
BWW Review: MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL at HKAPA

BWW Review: MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL at HKAPA

by Rachel Wong — September 13, 2019
Based on the much-loved DreamWorks Animation, the stage adaptation Madagascar the Musical has arrived in Hong Kong!...
BWW Review: WAR HORSE at HKAPA

BWW Review: WAR HORSE at HKAPA

by Rachel Wong — May 14, 2019
Seen by over 8 million people worldwide, in 97 towns and cities across 11 countries, the National Theatre production of War Horse has finally arrived in Hong Kong on 10th May!...
BWW Review: DR. FAUSTUS at McAulay Studio, Hong Kong Arts Centre

BWW Review: DR. FAUSTUS at McAulay Studio, Hong Kong Arts Centre

by Charlotte Lever — May 5, 2019
The Hong Kong Theatre Company's eccentric reworking of Doctor Faustus blends elements of physical theatre, puppetry, live music and dance....
BWW Review: SONGS OF BROADWAY at Wang Gungwu Theatre

BWW Review: SONGS OF BROADWAY at Wang Gungwu Theatre

by Tiffany Cheung — April 1, 2019
The third collaboration between Musica Viva and the University of Hong Kong Graduate House boasts a one night only 'Songs of Broadway' concert. Musica Viva is a non-profit charity devoted to the promotion of music and the performing arts in Hong Kong....
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at HKAPA

BWW Review: MAMMA MIA! at HKAPA

by Rachel Wong — January 17, 2019
Kicking off the 2019 theatre calendar in Hong Kong is the feel-good classic that is Mamma Mia! Seen by over 60 million people around the world, the musical premiered in London's West End back in 1999, and is now celebrating its 20th anniversary! With no sign of it slowing down, 2018 saw the launch ...
BWW Review: Hong Kong Ballet defines her new direction through season finale, WHEELDO

BWW Review: Hong Kong Ballet defines her new direction through season finale, WHEELDON, RATMANSKY, MCINTYRE & THE BEATLES, at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

by Clement Lee — June 15, 2018
Something has refreshed the Hong Kong Cultural Centre since early this month when Hong Kong Ballet's season finale, WHEELDON, RATMANSKY, MCINTYRE & THE BEATLES, a showcase of three short pieces by arguably the best contemporary ballet choreographers at this day and age, was presented on the Grand Th...
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