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"Kaleidoscope" by Cia. Kukla from Argentina, one of the attractions of the Family Fiesta 2007, is a play that effectively uses a mix of visual effects of black light theatre and familiar classical music.
The performance is an entrance to a beautiful, mesmerising, sprightly and sweet-sounding world through the black light magic. Just like watching through a kaleidoscope, by turning it for different colourful patterns, the little puppets - the child, animals and scenery - will turn round and round in front of the audience.
The play reflects the experiences of a boy. Each twist and turn of his life brings change as he travels around unknown places such as a garden in a warm spring, a city full of cars and factories, the mysterious sea and to meet the penguins at the South Pole. The boy subsequently meets a beautiful girl and they find comfort in each other as their friendship deepens.
Sprightly and dramatic pieces by famous composers such as Tchaikovsky, Debussy and Prokofiev evoke a scope of actions and emotions unfolded by the main characters.
Cia. Kukla originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1988. They create all kind of plays for children and their families with different kinds of puppets. Each play of Cia. Kukla has a different objective and they are interested in the final message that children receive and how the play or the puppets influence them. The troupe has also travelled to Mexico, El Salvador, Chile, Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Spain, Singapore and Malaysia where the performances earned excellent reviews.
"Kaleidoscope", presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will be staged on March 30 and 31 at the Theatre, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre; and April 1 at the Cultural Activities Hall, Tuen Mun Town Hall. Tickets priced $160 (Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre) and $120 (Tuen Mun Town Hall) are now available at all URBTIX outlets.
Senior citizens, people with disabilities, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients may have 50% off (limited quotas for CSSA recipients on a first-come, first-served basis). There will be a maximum of 20% off for a single purchase of different programmes in the Family Fiesta 2007 series. Ticketing enquiries and reservations can be made on 2734 9009 and credit card telephone bookings on 2111 5999. Tickets can also be booked online at www.urbtix.hk.
For programme enquries, call 2268 7323 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp.
Ends/Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Issued at HKT 12:29
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