Sing Out

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The musical “Sing Out”, the first Hong Kong musical with all student cast, received six awards at the 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards, returns with a new version starring students from local secondary schools at the forefront and behind the scenes. The show is set to make its grand comeback at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre from August 23 to 25, 2024. This unique and meaningful youth musical has now opened ticket sales on the art-mate platform.

Organized by the Extension and Continuing Education for Life (EXCEL) of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), and sponsored by the Lee Hysan Foundation, this edition of the musical highlights the remarkable collaboration between seasoned theatrical creatives and the new generation. Approximately 70 students from Carmel Secondary School, Gertrude Simon Lutheran College, PAOC Ka Chi Secondary School, Ebenezer School – Home for the Visually Impaired, and the HKAPA Applied Learning Programmes will participate fully, from spotlight to backstage, showcasing a journey of arts x character education through their performances at the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

Synopsis:
A confident and ambitious secondary school student, filled with youthful vigor, encounters young individuals from all walks of life. Together, they form an unconventional choir, determined to overcome past failures and rise to new heights. Unfortunately, their path towards pursuing their dreams is paved with challenges and setbacks. At the most bewildering crossroads, how will they rediscover their initial aspirations and emerge from the depths of despair? While searching for the meaning of music and life, will these “angry youths” transform into “passionate youths”?

Performance Dates:
– August 23 to August 24, 2024 (7:30 PM)
– August 24 to August 25, 2024 (2:30 PM)