Playtimes HK Magazine Winter Issue 2019 | Page 16

news s a m t s i hr It's C TIME! Classics for Kids Christmas Concert Sleeping Beauty by the Hong Kong Players Get into the festive spirit with the SAR Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual Classics for Kids Christmas Concert, an interactive concert that uses a combination of visual, sound, touch, scent and kinaesthetic senses to share the joy of music with children of all ages and their families. Held on 8 and 15 December at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. https://premier.hkticketing.com/shows/show. aspx?sh=CLASS1219 It’s panto time again – oh yes it is! This year, the Hong Kong Players present Sleeping Beauty, a spectacular re-imagining of the classic fairy-tale designed to delight all the family with jokes old, and . . . older! A Christmas show that’s sure to put the whole family in a festive mood. Running 5-8 and 12-15 December at Shouson Theatre. www.hkplayers.com Carnival Time! The family-friendly AIA Carnival is returning to the Hong Kong Harbour front offering fresh new spectacular experiences, along with the popular favourites. Brace yourselves for new rides, cuddly toys and fresh mouth-watering treats. Also, back with brand new performers is The Great Circus of Europe, raring to leave you gasping in disbelief. Running 12 Dec-16 Feb. https://tgec.asia The Snowman GIVEAWAY When a young boy’s snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off looking for adventure. They meet Father Christmas, dancing penguins, reindeer and crowds of The Snowman’s friends, but will they escape evil Jack Frost and get back home for Christmas morning? Running 29 Nov to 1 Dec at the Lyric Theatre. Playtimes has two sets of four tickets to giveaway to readers. To enter, check out Playtimes on Facebook. Moonlit Movies Enjoy a movie under the stars at AIA Vitality Park. Held across 15 nights, Moonlit Movies will feature classic movies, such as Love Actually, Frozen, Home Alone, Grease and Romeo & Juliet, for the whole family to enjoy. Held Wednesday to Sunday, starting 27 November. Book your tickets at www.moonlit-movies.com 14 www.playtimes.com.hk