Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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Sunbeam Theater
The only regular venue in town for seeing Cantonese opera. 423 King’s Rd., North Point; tel: +1 852 2856 0161
The Fringe Club
An arts venue in Central that runs the gamut from jazz and indie rock to drama and performance poetry. 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central; +1 852 2521 7251. www.hkfringe.com.hk
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Under direction of Edo de Waart, the orchestra performs works of Western and Asian composers. 8th Floor, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Center, Kowloon; +1 852 2721 2030. www.hkpo.com
Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Founded in 1990, HK Sinfonietta plays a standard repertoire as well as commissioned pieces by contemporary composers. 7th Floor, Winsan Tower, 98 Thomson Rd., Wan Chai; +1 852 2836 3336. www.hksinfonietta.org
Hong Kong Repertory Theater
Hong Kong’s largest theater company often performs original plays and Cantonese-language works. www.hkrep.com/english/index/index.html
Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts
Shows take place mainly at its campus, in all genres, from drama and music on up to Western-style baroque opera. “Teaching quality is very high. They put on a number of performances worth going to.”—Peter Moss, author of Hong Kong, What’s In, What’s Out. 1 Gloucester Rd., Wan Chai; t: +1 852 2584 8633. www.hkapa.edu
HK Live!
A roving monthly showcase of Hong Kong’s indie bands. www.hk-live.com
