Vancouver Cantonese Opera

06/16/2026

This Saturday, June 6 — experience the pure, resonant beauty of Cantonese opera.
When costumes fall silent, the voice speaks. Join us for an intimate musical journey where every note, every breath, and every ornament reveals centuries of artistry.

05/27/2026

燕鳳鳴粵劇團誠意呈獻 - 《粵韻悠揚戲曲情》，粵曲演唱會。
帶你細味粵曲唱腔的悠揚韻味，體會戲中人物的悲歡離合，詩情畫意。

演出將於 六月二十號，星期六，下午兩點鐘，
喺市中心 Seymour 街 823 號，Annex Theatre 安納克斯劇院舉行。
交通方便。
搭架空列車到Granville站 (Millennium千禧線 /Expo Line博覽線 )，
Vancouver City Centre站 (Canada Line 加拿大線) (行幾分鐘就到)

門票只需十九個九，現場中英文字幕，
查詢及訂座請電604- 764-8181。
《粵韻悠揚戲曲情》，欣賞粵劇粵曲之美。

05/27/2026

Vancouver Cantonese Opera proudly presents —
Resonant Beauty of Cantonese Opera, a Cantonese opera concert.

Experience the lyrical beauty of Cantonese opera singing,
and immerse yourself in the emotions, poetry, and stories of the stage.

The performance will take place on
Saturday, June 20 at 2:00 PM,
at Annex Theatre (823 Seymour Street, downtown Vancouver).
Conveniently located,
take the SkyTrain to Granville Station (Expo/Millenium Line)
or Vancouver City Centre Station (Canada Line)
just a few minutes’ walk away.

05/16/2026

Sharing a 7-minute highlight video from the November 2, 2024 remount of The Prop Master’s Dream at the Vancouver Playhouse. This groundbreaking production is Vancouver Cantonese Opera’s first Cantonese fusion opera, written by Rosa Cheng, with artistic contributions from Cantonese opera playwright Leo Lee and composer Peter Tam.
✨ Watch the video and experience the beauty of Cantonese opera reimagined for today’s audiences. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into our creative world.


分享一段 7 分鐘的精華影片，摘自 2024 年 11 月 2 日於小女皇劇院（Vancouver Playhouse）重演的《道具大師的尋根夢》。這部作品是溫哥華燕鳳鳴粵劇團首部「粵劇融合歌劇」（Cantonese Fusion Opera），由應國鳳（Rosa Cheng）編劇，並由粵劇編劇李廷𩆨（Leo Lee）及作曲家譚百昭（Peter Tam）共同創作完成。
✨ 歡迎欣賞這段影片，感受粵劇藝術在當代舞台上的全新呈現。 希望這段精華能讓您一窺粵劇融合藝術的魅力，並感受其創作的獨特風采。。
#溫哥華燕鳳鳴粵劇團 #粵劇融合歌劇 #道具大師的尋根夢 #華裔加拿大藝術 #表演藝術

03/07/2026

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Use early bird discount "VCO10" for 10% off on $45 and $55 tickets before February 15. [2 月 15 日前輸入「晨鳥」優惠代碼 VCO10，購買 $55 或 $45 門票即可享 9 折優惠]

02/07/2026

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Timeless Echoes: Cantonese Opera 國粹鳳笙韻悠揚
March 21, 2026 • 7:00 pm • Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby

Timeless Echoes celebrates the enduring beauty and artistry of traditional Cantonese opera. This live performance features classic arias, iconic operatic scenes, and a full Cantonese opera orchestra, brought to life through authentic costumes, expressive singing, and elegant movement. Audiences will enjoy a rich program of solo and duet arias, as well as dramatic excerpts from beloved works such as The Legend of the White Snake. A meaningful cultural event for Metro Vancouver, Timeless Echoes brings history, music, and storytelling together on stage, offering both longtime admirers and newcomers an immersive introduction to this treasured art form.

02/07/2026

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《國粹鳳笙韻悠揚》粵劇藝術饗宴
2026年3月21日（星期六）・晚上7:00
本拿比 Michael J. Fox Theatre

《國粹鳳笙韻悠揚》

旨在頌揚傳統粵劇歷久彌新的藝術魅力與深厚底蘊。本場現場演出匯聚經典唱段、膾炙人口的粵劇名場面，以及完整的粵劇樂隊，透過考究的戲服、細膩動人的唱腔與優雅的身段演繹，生動呈現粵劇的精髓。

節目內容豐富多元，既有獨唱、對唱的經典選段，亦包括《白蛇傳》等深受觀眾喜愛的劇目精彩片段。作為大溫哥華地區一場別具意義的文化盛事，《國粹鳳笙韻悠揚》把歷史、音樂與戲劇藝術匯聚於舞台之上，為資深戲迷與初次接觸粵劇的觀眾帶來一場沉浸式的藝術體驗，細味這門珍貴的傳統藝術。

09/29/2025

The Vancouver Cantonese Opera is delighted to invite you to a special public workshop introducing The Awakening, a groundbreaking bilingual fusion opera premiering in October 2026.

Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Venue: Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch

The Awakening blends Cantonese opera, Western music, and multimedia design to tell the powerful story of Chinese Canadians during the era of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

The workshop will feature presentations by:
Rosa Cheng – Artistic Director, Co-Playwright
Peter Tam – Composer
Dr. Stephen Atkins – Director & Co-Playwright
Professor Xu Shang – Projection Designer (National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, Beijing)
Vincent Min, Architect (AIBC) – Digital Reconstruction of Sing Kew Theatre

The program will also include:

A staged reading of The Awakening Act 2 with seven Vancouver actors

Highlights from the NFB film Unwanted Soldiers

This will be an informative and interactive session, offering insight into the creative process and the historical context of the production.

We would be honoured to have you join us and share in this exciting step toward the premiere of The Awakening.

08/20/2025

May I introduce, Peter Tam! Peter is a Singer-Songwriter, Composer, Musician. He is also the composer for two Cantonese Fusion Opera...."The Prop Master's Dream" in 2022 and "The Awakening" is scheduled to premiere on Oct.17.2026 at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Thank you, Peter!

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08/20/2025

2025 Surrey Chinese Cultural Festival
presented by Vancouver Cantonese Opera Society

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Clayton Community Centre, Surrey

Join us for a day of amazing performances, hands-on crafts, cultural exhibits, and family fun! Discover Cantonese opera, traditional music, dance, calligraphy, paper cutting, and more. Perfect for all ages — come celebrate culture, community, and creativity together!

✅ Free admission — everyone welcome!

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