The International Arts Carnival Brings A Wondrous Summer To You And Your Family!

The International Arts Carnival 2019 (IAC), presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, is returning this summer to offer you and your family an unforgettable arts experience! A fine selection of overseas and local shows and participatory activities that are sure to keep you happily busy. Want to know more? Catch the festival highlights below.

This year’s IAC opens with The Heart of Robin Hood by Vesturport (Iceland), an adaptation of the English folk story of Robin Hood. On a huge sloping wall, performers engage in stunning fights to give the story an athletic modern twist. Technical wizardry of the set, live music by Icelandic singer, acrobatics and romantic comedy all blend into this top-quality family programme that promises to amuse and enthrall.

The Heart of Robin Hood by Vesturport (Photo credit: Kevin Parry)

The Only Stage newly transforms Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde’s short story, The Nightingale and the Rose, into another tuneful and poignant musical encounter. Playing the lead is musical actress Jarita Wan who, described by the South China Morning Post as possessing a “beguiling voice”, will sing a meaningful tale of love, wisdom, courage and selflessness.

The Nightingale by The Only Stage

KU-SO- OLYMPICS is a vibrant contemporary dance production themed around sporting endeavour and self-accomplishment. Renowned for their exploratory mix of creativity and fun, members of Unlock Dancing Plaza team up with the amazingly athletic performers from Namstrops (Japan), as well as SunFool, who designs the show’s striking pop-up paper artworks. Explore the essence of sport in an out-of-this-world Olympiad!

KU-SO- OLYMPICS by Unlock Dancing Plaza X Namstrops (Japan) X SunFool

Other amazing programmes include blacklight puppet theatre, opera and dance for babies, puppet musical, multimedia music theatre and more, brought by arts groups from Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, Vietnam and Hong Kong. Do not miss the extension activities such as workshops, backstage tours and outreach programmes. Brighten up your summer with performing arts!

Click here for trailer and full programme list.
Find out more about the International Arts Carnival here.
Tickets available at URBTIX, Hong Kong.
Visit the Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s website here.