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The National Black Light Theatre of Prague from the Czech Republic will stage "The Adventure of Baron Munchausen" in December. Based on amazing tales about famous German nobleman Baron Munchausen, this escapade follows Munchausen and friend Doctor Parker as they go on an extraordinary and magical adventure.
In this story, Baron Munchausen believes that he rules the Empire of Fantasy, and keeps a diary about his confused memories. Doctor Parker hopes to cure him of these destructive delusions but ends up being unwillingly drawn on a journey into the Baron's fantasy world. On the journey, Doctor Parker begins to feel that he missed a lot in the past - true love, the healing effects of laughter and the pleasures of a simple life.
The performance promises playful and humorous scenes, black theatre tricks, film projections and music by Czech composer Petr Hapka. Along with a colourful set, costumes and decorations by Emma Srncová, the audience is promised a fanciful, fantastic and emotional story about the amazing Baron Munchausen's Empire of Fantasy.
The National Black Light Theatre of Prague was founded by Pavel Marek, who now has more than 30 years' experience in black theatre and multi-visual scenic projects. His scenographic arrangements have been successfully adapted for stages and amphitheatres worldwide, attracting both critical acclaim and artistic promoters. The National Black Light Theatre of Prague is frequently on tour and its performances are often sold out.
Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), "The Adventure of Baron Munchausen" (partly in English) is one of the attractions of the "Cheers!" series. It will be staged at 7.30pm on December 25 and 26 (Thursday and Friday) and at 3pm on December 27 (Saturday) at the Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. Tickets priced at $250, $180 and $130 are now available at URBTIX. Half-price tickets are available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and their minders, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited tickets for CSSA recipients are available on a first-come, first-served basis). A maximum discount of 20 per cent is offered for the "Cheers!" Series and group booking. Please refer to the programme leaflet for details.
For programme enquiries, please call 2268 7323 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/f_entertainment/program_666.html. For ticketing enquiries, please call 3761 6661. For telephone credit card bookings, please call 2111 5999. For Internet bookings, please visit www.urbtix.hk. Post-performance talk (to be conducted in English) will be held after the performance on December 25.
Other programmes in the "Cheers!" Series include "White Lie" by Jumbo Kids Theatre, "Snowman" by Ming Ri Institute for Arts Education, Hong Kong Oratorio Society Christmas Concert 2014 - "Joy to the World", "Winter in Sweetyland" by Make Friends with Puppet, "primitive" by enra (Japan), "The Snowman & The Bear" by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, "Morgan's Journey" by Robert Morgan (Canada) and "Let Dreams Fly II﷿ Over the Rainbow" by Mui Kwong Chiu Production.
Ends/Friday, November 14, 2014
Issued at HKT 15:00
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