Playtimes HK Magazine Winter Issue 2018/2019 | Page 13

T H E Coming Soon H O T T E S T H A P P E N I N G S 23 Dec The Snowman & The Bear Celebrate the Christmas season with Howard Blake’s The Snowman & The Bear. Heart- warming and magical, these two animated films are based on the books by Raymond Briggs. Experience them on the big screen with live orchestral accompaniment and singing. The perfect Christmas treat for all the family! Showing at Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium at 4.30 and 7.30pm. www.ccohk.com 11-13 Jan Peppa Pig Live Peppa Pig returns to Hong Kong with a live show full of family fun, lots of new songs and giant bouncing balls. Peppa Pig’s Celebration tells the story of how special it is to collect and treasure shared memories. Peppa doesn’t want to miss seeing any of her friends in Hong Kong, so book now. www.hkticketing.com.hk A R O U N D news T O W N 24-27 Jan Disney’s Mickey on Ice Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Super Celebration in which Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy join Mickey on a journey to discover his favourite memory of all time. Fans are invited to be part of the action, helping the gang as they venture through Disney stories, sharing memorable moments from treasured tales. www.hkticketing.com 6 & 7 Jan 16-27 Jan Bug Symphony: The Musical Mamma Mia! While having a picnic, two humans are interrupted by a bug orchestra rehearsing for the Queen Bee’s coronation and are tasked by maestro mantis to find the missing notes of the golden orb spider. During the search they encounter a cockroach on saxophone, a deadly killer bug and a Broadway stinger! http://ccohk.com Set on a Greek island, a story of love, friendship and identity is told through the timeless hits of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. www.hkticketing.com.hk 15-17 Feb 1 Feb 15-17 Feb Teenage Fanclub Indie legends, Teenage Fanclub, will be making their long overdue live debut in Hong Kong at The Vine. Do not miss this rare of chance to see them live as it’s not likely to come around again anytime soon. www.ticketflap.com Longines Now in its seventh edition, the Longines Masters of Hong Kong has become an integral part of the region's social and cultural calendar, combining heart-pounding competition by the world's top show jumping riders and horses with world-class entertainment, fashion, art and gastronomy. www.ticketflap.com The Great Gatsby From a timeless novel to a glamorous movie, The Great Gatsby is now a thrilling ballet production. Enter the glamorous world of New York society in the Roaring 20s in this tale of wealth, excess and dark obsession. The production overflows with extravagant dancing, decadent parties and steamy jazz music performed by Billy Novick’s Blue Sycopators and blues singer, E. Faye Butler. www.hkballet.com For more events go to www.playtimes.com.hk Winter 2018 11