Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Chinese: 香港話劇團) is the oldest and largest professional theatre company in Hong Kong. Founded in 1977, it is registered as a non-profit organisation: some of its funding comes from the government.[1] Among its repertoire are many well-known Chinese and international stage works. Most are performed in Cantonese. The theatre company also aims to bring new Western theatre concepts and skills to the audience.
Leadership and history
The first Artistic Director of the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre was Dr. Daniel Yang (tenure: 1983–1985, 1990–2001), followed by Dr. Joanna Chan (tenure: 1986–1990) and Fredric Mao (tenure: 2002–2008).
In March 2008, veteran theatre maker Anthony Chan, who taught at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts for nearly twenty years, officially took over as Artistic Director. In 2023, Poon Wai-sum,[2] the former Dean of the School of Drama at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, succeeded Chan as the sixth Artistic Director. The current Executive Director is Marble Leung.[3]
Notable works
The company has performed over 280 local original plays and adaptations of Chinese and international classics. Some of their most notable works include:
- I Have a Date with Spring (我和春天有個約會)
- The Mad Phoenix (南海十三郎)
- A Dream Like a Dream (如夢之夢)
- The Top Restaurant (天下第一樓)
- Boundless Movement (遍地芳菲)
References
- ↑ "About HKREP・About Us". Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. Archived from the original on 20 September 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ↑ "潘惠森獲委任為香港話劇團新任藝術總監". 香港藝術行政人員協會. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ↑ "The Council & Administration Staff". Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. Retrieved 25 May 2026.