03Inheritance
Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase
Inheritance and Training
Since 2012, the CAAHK has received invaluable support from the Cantonese Opera Development Fund and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to become the venue partner of the Yau Ma Tei Theatre and launch the Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase. Up until now (2021), more than 150 new talents in Cantonese opera were able to learn from a group of famous performers in Cantonese opera (including: Mr. Li Chi-kei Danny, Mr. Yuen Siu-fai, Mr. Law Ka-ying, Mr. Sun Kim-long, Mr. Lung Koon-tin, as well as Ms. Wan Fai-yin, Mr. Wong Chiu-kwan, Ms. Chan Ka-ming, Mr. Ng Chin-fung who have joined in recent years). Through a systematic teaching approach, the art of Cantonese opera was able to passed on to future generations. In addition to the new talents who perform on the stage, the programme also comprehensively trains talents in various production units, including musicians, costumes, backgrounds, and technicians and administrative personnel who perform different roles in the backstage. In the past nine years, the new talents have received more than 4,600 hours of training and participated in over 900 performances (including: 700 main performances, 60 student performances, 40 promotional performances, and 100 tourist shows). Among the numerous performances, over 160 plays were staged.