Cantonese opera veterans Man Chin-sui and Leung Siu-sum adapted the Great Flood from the Bible for Cantonese opera in 2010, in a show that was well received by audiences. This 2021 production, featuring both young Hong Kong artists and veteran stars, and given a magnificent lift by Lai Yiu-wai, disciple of Man Chin-sui. With set and costumes designs inspired by Tao Fong Shan gospel porcelain and Chinese paper-cutting, it promises extra pomp and bravura. A spectacular Cantonese opera with a modern twist for all ages to enjoy!
ABOUT
A spectacular ground-breaking performance by Cantonese opera veterans and emerging stars.
A contemporary take on the Biblical story, suitable for families and audience of all ages
In 2010, Cantonese opera veterans Man Chin-sui and Leung Siu-sum decided to adapt the Great Flood from the Book of Genesis for Cantonese opera, and the ground-breaking venture met with an enthusiastic response. Trailblazing as it was, it was artistically traditional to the core, honouring all the quintessential elements of Cantonese opera, with mellifluous lyrics and melodies which touched audiences’ hearts. The new production for the 49th HKAF features both distinguished masters such as Sun Kim-long and Tang Mi-ling, prominent stars, such as Lam Tin-yau and Cheng Nga-ki, and is imbued with new energy by Lai Yiu-wai, a disciple of Man Chin-sui. With set and costume designs inspired by Chinese paper-cutting and Tao Fong Shan gospel porcelain, and an all-local cast and production team bringing youthful creativity and contemporary theatrical elements to the project, this new production promises impressive pomp and bravura as well as the memorable singing and brilliant staging of the original production.
Behind-the-scenes videos for this special opera are available as part of the PLUS programme.
This production is revived and produced by the Hong Kong Arts Festival
Approx 3 hrs incl one interval
Performed in Cantonese with English and Chinese surtitles
CAST AND PRODUCTION
This production is revived and produced by the Hong Kong Arts Festival
Executive Producer
Canto Op
Artistic Directors
Man Chin-sui and Leung Siu-sum
Coordinator
Lai Yiu-wai
Librettist
Man Chin-sui
Script Revised by
Man Chin-sui and Lai Yiu-wai
Directors
Leung Wai-hong and Lai Yiu-wai
Creative Team
Costume Design
Cathy Siu
Set Design
Cheung Ching-wo
Lighting Design
Leung Wai-hong
Musical Arrangement
Janet Wong
Music and Production Team
Percussion Leader
Ko Yun-kun
Music Leader
Ser Ka-lok
Stage Manager
Leung Wai-hong
Executive Stage Manager
Ko Man-him and Chan Oi-lin
Martial Arts Instructor
Hon Yin-ming
Cast
Sun Kim-long as Noah
Tang Mi-ling as Noah’s wife
Chan Hung-chun as Seru, the tribal chief
Lam Tin-yau as Shem
Cheng Nga-ki as Shem’s wife
Mitche Choi as Ham
Sum Yung as Ham’s wife
Ng Lap-hei as Japheth 
Leung Sum-yee as Japheth’s wife
Photo credit
Elements in the image provided through the courtesy of Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre
FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES
DATE / TIME
Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre
18 - 19 / 3 / 2021 19:30
19 / 3 / 2021 14:30Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre
20 / 3 / 2021 19:30
21 / 3 / 2021 14:30VENUE
Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre (18 & 19 Mar)
Auditorium, Yuen Long Theatre (20 & 21 Mar)REMARKS
Online workshop (conducted in Cantonese) is available for this programme.
(Applicable to School Members)