Playtimes HK Magazine Autumn Issue 2019 | Página 12

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T H E
Coming Soon
H O T T E S T
H A P P E N I N G S
20 Sep –
20 Oct
24-29
Sep
Shakespeare’s Globe
Not one, not two, but three plays performed
by Shakespeare’s Globe are coming to HK
this autumn, with the cast taking on multiple
roles across ‘A Comedy of Errors’, ‘Pericles’
and ‘Twelfth Night’. On the night, the audience
votes for which of the three plays on offer they
want to see with the loudest cheer for the win.
www.aba-productions.com/shows/2019/
show3.asp
A R O U N D
T O W N
17-27
Oct
Marco Polo Bierfest
Matilda the Musical
Roald Dahl’s novel about a little girl who dared
to dream big, adapted to a multi-award-winning
musical, is coming to Hong Kong for the first time!
You will fall in love with the brave, bright and bold
Matilda as she navigates her way to justice through
empowerment. www.hkapa.edu/event/matilda-
the-musical
It’s that time of year again: Hong Kong’s longest-
running and most popular German beer festival!
Head to Victoria Harbour for food, drinks and of
course beer, to a soundtrack provided by German
band Die Notenhobler. This year, a transparent
marquee will be added, allowing for beautiful
views of the Hong Kong skyline.
www.marcopolohotels.com/en/hotels/
hongkong/kowloon/marco_polo_hongkong/
offers/hong_kong_german_bierfest.html
27 Oct –
3 Nov
7 – 10
Nov
James &
The Giant Peach
Faust International Youth Theatre are thrilled to
present a gigantic reimagining of Roald Dahl’s
first classic novel about young James who
doesn’t have a single friend in the world. He
has been sent to live with his two terrible aunts
and desperately wants to get away. When an
enormous peach begins to grow in the garden,
his life is about to change forever. Join James
as he embarks on a journey to New York City
with some very unusual insect friends.
www.faustworld.com/shows/giantpeach.asp
Swan Lake HK Ballet
One of the world’s most romantic classical
ballets, accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s iconic
score, returns to Hong Kong this autumn.
www.hkballet.com/en/Whats-On/
Productions/Swan-Lake-2019.html
16 Nov
Symphony Under
the Stars
For those after an evening of culture and
classical music, Symphony Under the Stars is
guaranteed not to disappoint. Held at Central
Harbourfront, under the night sky against the
iconic backdrop of the Hong Kong skyline, the
show will end with a fireworks display.
www.hkphil.org/concert/swire-symphony-
under-the-stars-2019
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www.playtimes.com.hk
Lion King
18 Dec
– 5 Jan
The world’s number 1 musical is coming for
the first time to Hong Kong. In its 20th year, the
Broadway show is making its way through Asia
on its 1st international tour, so don’t miss out!
www.asiaworld-expo.com/events/detail/the-
lion-king
22-24
Nov
Clockenflap
Hong Kong’s best musical festival is set to be
another hit this year, with headline acts including
British band Mumford and Sons and Grammy-
nominated singer-songwriter Halsey, as well as
some of Hong Kong’s finest local talent.
www.clockenflap.com/
For more events go to www.playtimes.com.hk