STORM CLOUDS: An Epic Martial Arts Dance Drama
STORM CLOUDS: An Epic Martial Arts Dance Drama Charity Performance-- Greatness Can Never Be Contained
Hong Kong Dance Company Invites Celebrities Cheng Tan-shui Lawrence and Ekin Cheng for a Special Appearance
The Song “Yi Dui Dui” Specially Rearranged by Veteran Composer Chan Kwong-wing
The local comic legend Storm Riders, which resonates so deeply with the collective memories of Hong Kong people, celebrates its 35th anniversary. Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDance) is thrilled to announce that the charity premiere STORM CLOUDS: An Epic Martial Arts Dance Drama Charity Performance will be held on 14 February (Friday) at Xiqu Centre, WestK to raise funds for the Hong Kong Dance Company Student Ticket Scheme. The dance drama STORM CLOUDS: An Epic Martial Arts Dance Drama Charity Performance is returning to the stage for its third run, after a ten-year hiatus. Tickets are now available at Urbtix.
We are honoured to invite two stars of the original film The Storm Riders—Cheng Tan-shui Lawrence and Ekin Cheng —to make a special appearance for this charity performance. Cheng Tan-shui Lawrence will be the narrator of the dance drama, while Ekin will perform the song “Yi Dui Dui”, specially rearranged for this charity performance by veteran composer Chan Kwong-wing, who scored this original music for the film. With their participation, they not only show their support for charitable causes, but also hope to promote the development of Hong Kong’s popular culture and arts.
Mr Yang Yuntao, Artistic Director of HKDance, said: “We are very grateful to Mr Ekin Cheng, Mr Cheng Tan-shui Lawrence, and Mr Chan Kwong-wing for their participation. HKDance would like to pay tribute to the comic book legend Mr Ma Wing-shing’s Storm Riders, a precious cultural IP from Hong Kong’s ’80s and ’90s, by integrating elements of the movie into dance and comic books and recreating this magnificent, emotionally complex classic dance drama STORM CLOUDS on stage.”
All proceeds raised through the charity performance, excluding the original standard ticket price, will be fully donated to the Hong Kong Dance Company Student Ticket Scheme to fully support the promotion of the education and legacy of dance arts in Hong Kong.
Greatness Can Never Be Contained
The local comic book legend Storm Riders, which resonates so deeply with the collective memories of Hong Kong people, celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2025. HKDance once again collaborates with the creator of Storm Riders, renowned comics artist Mr Ma Wing-shing, to bring the classic martial arts dance drama STORM CLOUDS back to the stage after nearly ten years. The 2025 version utilises cutting-edge multimedia projection technology, sophisticated lighting, an award-winning musical score, and a stage design centring around a shimmering pool to evoke the dynamic, breathtaking atmosphere of the story, vividly reconstructing the comic realm and bringing audiences a truly memorable visual experience.
STORM CLOUDS comprises highlights from the most exciting parts of the story. The fierce battle between Bo Ging-wan (Cloud) and Lip Fung (Wind), the ethereal figure of heroine Hung Chi, the enthralling dance moves, and the ambiguities of a complex love triangle left audiences wowed the first time round. The debut played to great critical acclaim and won several trophies at the Hong Kong Dance Awards 2015. Now this phenomenal show, combining dance, drama, and martial arts, makes its sensational return to the stage with five performances from 14 to 16 February at Xiqu Centre, WestK.
Special Appearance
Ekin Cheng, Cheng Tan-shui Lawrence
Guest Composer
Chan Kwong-wing
Original Story and Art Direction
Ma Wing-shing
Director and Choreographer
Yang Yuntao
Associate Choreographer
Xie Yin
Music Director and Composer
Lee Che-yi
Composer
Choi Sai-ho
Set Designer
Tsang Man-tung
Lighting Designer
Yeung Tsz-yan
Costume Designer
Eddy Mok
Assistant Costume Designer
Mable Wun
Digital Image Designer
Oliver Shing
Script Adaptation
Hui Chun-pong, Jim*
Sound Designer
Anthony Yeung
* With the kind permission of Actors' Family
Dates & Time
【STORM CLOUDS: An Epic Martial Arts Dance Drama Charity Performance】
14.2.2025 (Fri) 8:00 pm
$1500/$780/$680/$480/$320
【STORM CLOUDS: An Epic Martial Arts Dance Drama】
15.2.2025 (Sat) 3:00 pm
15.2.2025 (Sat) 8:00 pm
16.2.2025 (Sun) 3:00 pm
16.2.2025 (Sun) 8:00 pm
$1000 / $580 / $480/ $380/ $220
($1,000 for limited VIP ticket package)
Ticketing
Tickets are now available at Urbtix | Trip.com
Venue
Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, WestK
Proceeds Raised through the Charity Performance
Ticket prices for STORM CLOUDS: An Epic Martial Arts Dance Drama Charity Performance on 14 February are: $1500/$780/$680/$480/$320. All proceeds raised through the charity performance, excluding the original standard ticket price, will be fully donated to the Hong Kong Dance Company Student Ticket Scheme, allowing full-time students to enjoy HKDance’s main stage productions in 2025 at subsidised concessionary rates. The scheme is dedicated to nurturing young talents in the arts by promoting Chinese dance art to primary and secondary school students, allowing them to experience dance culture and cultivate an appreciation for the performing arts by broadening their exposure to the arts. Please visit https://www.hkdance.com/en/donation for more information on the Hong Kong Dance Company Student Ticket Scheme.
Notes
Programme duration is about 1 hour and 45 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.
Due to the stage effects, a small amount of water will be splashed during the performance; as a precaution, the organiser will provide plastic raincoats for audience members seated in the front row.
For more ticketing details, please visit: https://bit.ly/stormclouds2025
Title Sponsor
Programme Sponsor
Charity Sponsor
Tin Yau Galaxy Foundation
Outdoor Media Partner
Media Partner,
Media Materials
Please use the following credit line for all images and videos: STORM CLOUDS: An Epic Martial Arts Dance Drama;
Courtesy of Hong Kong Dance Company.