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Tickets for Snow White on sale NOW!!!
Snow White – https://ticket.urbtix.hkThe Panto on sale here!
Shouson Theatre, November 30 – December 2 & December 6-9, 2018Directed by Jodi GilchristScript by Teri Fitsell and Adam Hugill
Our story begins when an evil and extremely vain queen steals control of a kingdom and hides the rightful heiress, Snow White, from sight. The wicked queen rules cruelly over her stolen kingdom, and no-one has the courage to stand up to her. But she takes one step too far when she orders Snow White’s death: the beautiful young Princess enlists the help of seven resourceful little rebels and now they want her kingdom back!
Join Snow White and the dwarves, together with a nature-loving Dame, a dance-crazy Prince, a magical mirror, a resourceful woodsman and two daft beavers, on their quest for justice. We’ve got goodies you’ll want to cheer and an evil queen you will love to hate!
What: Snow White – The Panto
When:
Friday Nov 30 – 7.30pm;
Saturday Dec 1 – 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Sunday December 2 – 11am and 3pm
Thursday, Dec 6 – 7.30pm
Friday Dec 7 – 7.30pm
Saturday Dec 8 – 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Sunday Dec 9 – 2.30pm.
Where: Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai.
Programme Enquiries: producer.hongkongplayers@gmail.com
Book tickets from www.urbtix.hk for the regular price:
Adults $380 /$280/ $220.
Concessions (full-time students, seniors, disabled) $350/ $250 / $180
SNOW KING – THE MINI PANTO in association with Hong Kong Downs Syndrome
Show Name: SNOW KING the mini panto
Ticket Price: $120
Purchase from: https://www.ticketflap.com/aladdin
Show Dates: 20 may 2017, noon (one show only)
Event: Grappa’s Cellar @ Jardine House
This mini musical entertainment stars seven young people with Downs Syndrome who will be getting up on-stage to share their talent and their endless enthusiasm with audiences. With support from Renaissance College HK.
This is the third year that Hong Kong Players have joined with the Hong Kong Downs Syndrome Association to create a magical mini panto based on Players’ annual Christmas pantomime. Last year’s mini-show was a joyous occasion in a room full of love, and this year’s show promises more of the same – with stand-out performances and songs including True Color and How Far I’ll Go.
Hong Kong Players Present: Panto 2018 Auditions Snow White
Hong Kong Players Present:
Panto 2018 Auditions
Snow White
Hong Kong Players have been staging a traditional Christmas panto for more than 50 years. The show is an all-singing, all dancing extravaganza based on an original script. Come audition and be a part of the team that brings the magic of panto to kids young and old this Christmas. You know you want to . . . oh yes you do!
Audition Dates
Chorus auditions
Monday May 21st 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Tuesday May 22nd (PH – Buddha’s B’day) – 11.00a.m – 4.00pm
Saturday May 26th – 11.00a.m. – 4.00pm.
Principal Auditions
Sunday 17th June (10:00 – 16:00)
Wednesday 20th June (19:00 – 22:00)
Sunday 24th June (10:00 – 16:00)
Please note that you will be assigned a 30 minute time to attend and will not be required for the full session
Rehearsal dates start
Sunday 26th August 2018
Performance dates
Friday 29th November – Sunday 9th December 2018
Performance venue:
Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, Wan Chai
Audition Venue:
The auditions will take place at Hong Kong Players rehearsal space, Spooky 3 3/F, On Tat Building (Block D), 3-5 Pat Tat St, San Po Kong (near Diamond Hill), Kowloon
For detailed information on how to get there, visit www.hongkongplayers.com and click on Rehearsal Venue.
To book your audition time, please complete this form click submit or email to: producer.hongkongplayers@gmail.com and tell us which date and approximate time you would prefer. (We will do our best to a lot you that time, but please be prepared to be flexible). You will receive confirmation of the booking slot after Wednesday May 16th
Auditions for Principal Roles:
Your audition will take 10-15 minutes – please arrive at least 15 minutes before your allotted time. You can audition for several roles if you wish, and we’ll provide pieces from previous panto scripts for you to audition with. We’d like to hear you sing and we’d like you to tell us a joke or two! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
NB Principals should be 18 years or older
Principal Roles:
Snow White (Female) Sweet and fierce.
Dame (Male) – Prince Charming’s nanny.
Evil Queen (F) Wicked, vain.
Mirror (F/M) Generally sarcastic
Buttons (F/ M) Smart, Snow White’s guardian
Prince Charming (F) Sports-mad, bit of a loner
Sub-Principals
Beaver 1 and Beaver 2 (F/M) Buttons’ sidekicks. Some mime involved, a few lines
Auditions for Musical Ensemble & Dwarf roles:
Seven Dwarves. Children aged 9 -12. We need triple threats for these roles – children who can sing, dance and act.
Ensemble (aged 11- 25). Must also be able to sing, dance and act!
The ensemble is the heart and soul of panto and we are looking for fabulous singers and dancers and actors with boundless enthusiasm and energy. Mainly modern dance, hip hop, also swing (lindy hop, jive). Other skills such as juggling, acrobatics, wire-walking, rollerblading, fire-eating, etc very welcome – come and show us what you can do!
Ensemble auditions will take about 20 minutes during which you will be taught a song and a dance routine. You should also prepare to sing a few lines a cappella from a suitable song.
NB, ensemble must be 9 years old or above by the time the show opens.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your allotted audition time. Wear loose comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for dancing (no flip flops!). If you have long hair please tie it back.
We look forward to seeing you at audition!
Hong Kong Players present – DNA by Dennis Kelly
Hong Kong Players Ltd is presenting its first youth production, staged with and for teenagers in May. The play is Dennis Kelly’s award-winning drama ‘DNA’ and it will be at the McAuley Studio in the Arts Centre from May 9-13.
The play, which is part of the GCSE curriculum, is a dark comedy which looks at collective responsibility and morality. You may also be interested to know that it is being directed by Hamish Campbell, a former international school student in HK, who since leavin
g school has worked as an actor and drama coach.
Please note the attached the information here, including how to book tickets (at student discount).
Please email producer.hongkongplayers@gmail.com if you have any questions.
We hope to see you at the show!
Crew Call out!
Getting involved in Theatre in the community
MYP & DP students! Are you looking for a fun, social and engaging activity to complete the requirement for Creativity Action and Service to pass your course? Hong Kong Players has been staging their annual Christmas panto for decades. We have always
attracted a wide range of the Hong Kong population to our shows, be it in the audience, or onstage! This year we are asking for new energy and vigour to help us make the magic happen BEHIND stage. We need about 6 people per performance to help move props, organise costumes and literally learn the ropes about life backstage. It could make a great C.A.S activity, but could also lead you to develop new skills, learn how to overcome challenges and to socialise with a whole bunch of fun and like minded people. You never know, it might even lead you into a career that you’d never thought of before.
Even if you are not a student, if you have an interest in getting involved, contact us
What
Stage crew for Aladdin
Who
Anyone 16+ that holds a valid HKID card (parents permission need for under 18)
When
Various dates TBC between 20th November and 10th December (full training will be included)
Where
A few rehearsals at our studio in Diamond Hill with performances in the Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, Wan Chai
How to get in touch:
Email producer.hongkongplayers@gmail.com for more information, go to our website www.hongkongplayers.com or find us on social media.
Aladdin The Panto
Aladdin 2017
Hong Kong Players have been staging a traditional Christmas panto for more than 50 years. The show is an all-singing, all dancing extravaganza based on an original script.
Performance Venue
Shousson Theatre, Arts Centre, Wan Chai
Performance Dates
1-3rd December & 7th-10th December (timings to be announced)
Ticket sales
Please visit https://ticket.urbtix.hk/internet/
Hong Kong Players presents: The Virtuous Burglar & A Cut in the Rates
PLEASE NOTE: All ticket sales have stopped through Ticketflap and we have moved to urbtix. Please use the below link to buy tickets. https://ticket.urbtix.hk/internet/en_US/eventDetail/32417
Hong Kong Players present an evening of two hilarious plays presented by two directors and a wonderful cast in the McAulay Theatre, Arts Centre Wan Chai.
HK Players presents a double bill of hilarious one-act comedies. In The Virtuous Burglar by Dario Fo, a burglar is discovered when the owner of the flat returns unexpectedly with his mistress. The situation turns to farce when the owner’s wife arrives and the burglar is forced to pretend the mistress is his wife. In Alan Ayckbourn’s A Cut in the Rates, Miss Pickhart visits the illusionist Ratchet on official Town Hall business, and she discovers a sinister secret. It seems one of his magic tricks may have gone horribly wrong!
