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Gangsters of Hong Kong looks at the modern history of the triads with nostalgia, but without romanticising or glorifying its violent past. The play also explores how the city is adjusting to changes since its return to China.
Gangsters of Hong Kong looks at the modern history of the triads with nostalgia, but without romanticising or glorifying its violent past. The play also explores how the city is adjusting to changes since its return to China.
Theatre veteran Robert Lepage is a great storyteller and “887”, part of the 2019 Hong Kong Arts Festival programme, is an absorbing look at his childhood as well as separatism and tension in 1960s Quebec.
Theatre veteran Robert Lepage is a great storyteller and “887”, part of the 2019 Hong Kong Arts Festival programme, is an absorbing look at his childhood as well as separatism and tension in 1960s Quebec.
Theatre companies from Ireland, Oklahoma, Slovenia and the UK put on the city’s top stage shows. Angel’s Bone, a commentary on human trafficking, was the best of the performances.
Theatre companies from Ireland, Oklahoma, Slovenia and the UK put on the city’s top stage shows. Angel’s Bone, a commentary on human trafficking, was the best of the performances.
First Hong Kong woman conductor to head a professional orchestra, who will step down in 2020, says she is proud of the way Sinfonietta has connected with audiences. Orchestra says search for Yip Wing-sie’s successor will begin soon.
First Hong Kong woman conductor to head a professional orchestra, who will step down in 2020, says she is proud of the way Sinfonietta has connected with audiences. Orchestra says search for Yip Wing-sie’s successor will begin soon.
What can a smartphone tell you about your workout? Reporter Kevin Kwong tests the wearable to see if it can get him moving
What can a smartphone tell you about your workout? Reporter Kevin Kwong tests the wearable to see if it can get him moving
Despite the hype over Samsung’s recent announcement, folding phones with innovative screens are nothing new and some have even become collector’s items.
Despite the hype over Samsung’s recent announcement, folding phones with innovative screens are nothing new and some have even become collector’s items.
It’s hard not to notice how sullen Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) appears, and her costume looks as if it belongs to DC Comics’ Green Lantern.
It’s hard not to notice how sullen Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) appears, and her costume looks as if it belongs to DC Comics’ Green Lantern.
The spa in Macau’s shiny new Morpheus complex charged full price for a traumatic treatment that saw stress levels soar
The spa in Macau’s shiny new Morpheus complex charged full price for a traumatic treatment that saw stress levels soar
We try the pampering at Banyan Tree Spa, The Spa at Wynn Palace and Morpheus Spa.
We try the pampering at Banyan Tree Spa, The Spa at Wynn Palace and Morpheus Spa.
Paris Opera Ballet’s first Chinese dancer, Lam Chun-wing, breaks another barrier with win at Varna International Ballet Competition. His Hong Kong teacher Jean Wong recalls his ‘extraordinary concentration and hard work’
Paris Opera Ballet’s first Chinese dancer, Lam Chun-wing, breaks another barrier with win at Varna International Ballet Competition. His Hong Kong teacher Jean Wong recalls his ‘extraordinary concentration and hard work’
Leading woman conductor Marin Alsop and her Brazilian orchestra, Taiwanese choreographer Lin Hwai-min and his Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, Canadian stage maestro Robert Lepage, Korean pianist also among the festival highlights.
Leading woman conductor Marin Alsop and her Brazilian orchestra, Taiwanese choreographer Lin Hwai-min and his Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, Canadian stage maestro Robert Lepage, Korean pianist also among the festival highlights.
Taking in everything on show in Dismantling the Scaffold exhibition at former Central Police Station compound will take more than one visit, but on first impression it is witty while making some serious points
Taking in everything on show in Dismantling the Scaffold exhibition at former Central Police Station compound will take more than one visit, but on first impression it is witty while making some serious points
David Swenson stayed in Hong Kong for two years in the mid-1980s teaching Ashtanga yoga when no studios were in business. Today, he is one of the world’s most sought-after teachers in a thriving industry
David Swenson stayed in Hong Kong for two years in the mid-1980s teaching Ashtanga yoga when no studios were in business. Today, he is one of the world’s most sought-after teachers in a thriving industry
Asia Yoga Conference next month may be the last in Hong Kong, with organisers looking to cash in on rapidly growing Chinese interest and find a bigger venue by moving the event to China
Asia Yoga Conference next month may be the last in Hong Kong, with organisers looking to cash in on rapidly growing Chinese interest and find a bigger venue by moving the event to China
Hong Kong Jockey Club, operator of Tai Kwun complex, denies impressive show featuring British artist Ceal Floyer and others, is scheduled – even while it is taking place at one of the Central venue’s galleries
Hong Kong Jockey Club, operator of Tai Kwun complex, denies impressive show featuring British artist Ceal Floyer and others, is scheduled – even while it is taking place at one of the Central venue’s galleries
Asia’s largest contemporary art fair opens today and for those of you who are unable to visit, the Post’s digital interactive team have created a virtual tour with photos, interviews with artists and collectors, and other content
Asia’s largest contemporary art fair opens today and for those of you who are unable to visit, the Post’s digital interactive team have created a virtual tour with photos, interviews with artists and collectors, and other content
The only Cantonese dramas in Hong Kong Arts Festival, Tang Chi-kin’s The Great Learning tells stories of Occupy Central protesters entering adulthood, and Doctrine of Happiness is a satire on them as parents, and works less well
The only Cantonese dramas in Hong Kong Arts Festival, Tang Chi-kin’s The Great Learning tells stories of Occupy Central protesters entering adulthood, and Doctrine of Happiness is a satire on them as parents, and works less well
From the Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s inspiring fusion concerts to the success of touring production Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical, it was a great year for both local and overseas productions, despite two big cancellations
From the Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s inspiring fusion concerts to the success of touring production Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical, it was a great year for both local and overseas productions, despite two big cancellations
Title also picked up the prizes for best direction and best action or adventure at the annual Game Awards held in Los Angeles
Title also picked up the prizes for best direction and best action or adventure at the annual Game Awards held in Los Angeles
Thomas Campbell’s Instagram post about ‘conservations issues’ of record-shattering Salvator Mundi painting of Christ prompts biting response from one of work’s former owners, and attack on ‘bullying’ Christie’s co-chairman
Thomas Campbell’s Instagram post about ‘conservations issues’ of record-shattering Salvator Mundi painting of Christ prompts biting response from one of work’s former owners, and attack on ‘bullying’ Christie’s co-chairman
From the Snake game to the classic Nokia ringtone, this back-to-basics handset is sure to conjure up some fond memories, but don’t expect to be able to WhatsApp your friends on it
From the Snake game to the classic Nokia ringtone, this back-to-basics handset is sure to conjure up some fond memories, but don’t expect to be able to WhatsApp your friends on it
Pop up ads for US$100 booster packs in Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire used to drive Kevin Kwong crazy – until the game learned exactly what he wanted and when he wanted it
Pop up ads for US$100 booster packs in Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire used to drive Kevin Kwong crazy – until the game learned exactly what he wanted and when he wanted it
Based on the 1994 Australian cult film and featuring glitz, glamour and fake eyelashes aplenty, the South African production about three drag queens on a journey across the Outback is the ultimate feel-good show
Based on the 1994 Australian cult film and featuring glitz, glamour and fake eyelashes aplenty, the South African production about three drag queens on a journey across the Outback is the ultimate feel-good show
With its improved camera, battery life, water resistance and fun apps like 3D scanning, the new Compact is a return to form for Sony after the let-down of the X model. The only real problem: the flimsy memory card slot
With its improved camera, battery life, water resistance and fun apps like 3D scanning, the new Compact is a return to form for Sony after the let-down of the X model. The only real problem: the flimsy memory card slot
New handset is a confident statement by Korean electronics giant after exploding-battery fiasco that sank Galaxy Note 7, brimming with useful and fun features
New handset is a confident statement by Korean electronics giant after exploding-battery fiasco that sank Galaxy Note 7, brimming with useful and fun features
If there wasn’t a collective gasp at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters on Tuesday when iPhone X was unveiled, that’s because its appearance is not novel
If there wasn’t a collective gasp at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters on Tuesday when iPhone X was unveiled, that’s because its appearance is not novel
Apple is expected to unveil long anticipated iPhone 8 in California on September 12, days after new LG, Samsung and Sony models came out; Nokia is joining the fray with ‘bothie’ phone and Xiaomi with a bezel-free handset
Apple is expected to unveil long anticipated iPhone 8 in California on September 12, days after new LG, Samsung and Sony models came out; Nokia is joining the fray with ‘bothie’ phone and Xiaomi with a bezel-free handset
Featuring violinist Ning Feng and violist Maxim Rysanov, the concert will take place on September 24 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Featuring violinist Ning Feng and violist Maxim Rysanov, the concert will take place on September 24 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
When she released her debut album in 1986, it caused controversy for its sexual subject matter. Now the 52-year-old has a new covers album to promote and is busy preparing for two theatrical live shows
When she released her debut album in 1986, it caused controversy for its sexual subject matter. Now the 52-year-old has a new covers album to promote and is busy preparing for two theatrical live shows