Vancouver Cantonese Opera

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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07/17/2025

Dr. Stephen Atkins - Co-Playwright/Director of "The Awakening", the second Cantonese fusion opera by VCO.

https://youtu.be/1pEorXNVohk

The Awakening is a fusion opera that explores the resilience and struggles of Chinese Canadians, focusing on their fight for equality and recognition. The Chinese Exclusion Act (1923-1947) barred most forms of Chinese immigration and denied Chinese Canadians fundamental rights, including the ability to vote and to enlist in the Canadian army during WWII. Despite their patriotism, they were denied the opportunity to serve their country. This production raises awareness among young Canadians, as this history is rarely covered in depth in school curricula.
Set in 1939 Vancouver, the narrative centers on the fight for rights by Chinese Canadians and their interactions with William Wesley, a Canadian immigration official. As Wesley engages with Peony, a lead Cantonese opera performer at the Sing Kew Theatre, and the passionate Chinatown community, he begins to recognize the injustices they face. Witnessing their determination, he becomes an advocate for their right to serve, aligning their struggle for justice with Canada’s broader fight for freedom.
This project is especially relevant today, as anti-Asian racism has resurged, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Chinatowns, including Vancouver’s, face economic decline, rising crime, and gentrification, threatening their cultural heritage. Through its bilingual storytelling, The Awakening fosters cross-generational and intercultural dialogue, engaging both Chinese Canadian elders, Canadian mainstream and younger audiences to preserve this critical history.
By combining historical education with artistic expression, The Awakening ensures that the contributions and struggles of Chinese Canadians are not forgotten. It serves as a cultural and educational tool, inspiring reflection, celebrating diversity, and deepening the understanding of Canada’s ongoing fight for racial equality.

The Awakening is a fusion opera that explores the resilience and struggles of Chinese Canadians, focusing on their fight for equality and recognition. The Ch...

07/17/2025

Dr. Stephen Atkins - Co-Playwright/Director of "The Awakening", the second Cantonese fusion opera by VCO.

The Awakening is a fusion opera that explores the resilience and struggles of Chinese Canadians, focusing on their fight for equality and recognition. The Chinese Exclusion Act (1923-1947) barred most forms of Chinese immigration and denied Chinese Canadians fundamental rights, including the ability to vote and to enlist in the Canadian army during WWII. Despite their patriotism, they were denied the opportunity to serve their country. This production raises awareness among young Canadians, as this history is rarely covered in depth in school curricula.
Set in 1939 Vancouver, the narrative centers on the fight for rights by Chinese Canadians and their interactions with William Wesley, a Canadian immigration official. As Wesley engages with Peony, a lead Cantonese opera performer at the Sing Kew Theatre, and the passionate Chinatown community, he begins to recognize the injustices they face. Witnessing their determination, he becomes an advocate for their right to serve, aligning their struggle for justice with Canada’s broader fight for freedom.
This project is especially relevant today, as anti-Asian racism has resurged, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Chinatowns, including Vancouver’s, face economic decline, rising crime, and gentrification, threatening their cultural heritage. Through its bilingual storytelling, The Awakening fosters cross-generational and intercultural dialogue, engaging both Chinese Canadian elders, Canadian mainstream and younger audiences to preserve this critical history.
By combining historical education with artistic expression, The Awakening ensures that the contributions and struggles of Chinese Canadians are not forgotten. It serves as a cultural and educational tool, inspiring reflection, celebrating diversity, and deepening the understanding of Canada’s ongoing fight for racial equality.
https://youtu.be/1pEorXNVohk

07/17/2025

Enjoy Cantonese Opera 年輕時她喜歡搖滾

On January 16, 2019, at the invitation of the Vancouver Cantonese Opera Society, the Guangdong Radio and Television Production Team arrived in Vancouver for a three-day visit. The purpose of the visit was to collaborate with Vancouver Cantonese Opera on a documentary titled "Enjoy, Cantonese Opera" - a North American Chapter of the documentary - reflecting the new period of development in cultural exchanges and economic integration between Canada and China.

On January 16, 2019, with the invitation of the Vancouver Cantonese Opera Society, the Guang D**g Radio and Television Production Team arrived in Vancouver f...

07/17/2025

The Remount of "The Prop Master's Dream" on November 2, 2024 (Saturday) at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Presented by the Vancouver Cantonese opera.“The Prop Master’s Dream” – First Cantonese Fusion OperaIn November 2022, Vancouver Cantonese Opera produced its f...