HSBC Life presents Grand Dance Drama 𝙆𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙪 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮——𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙚'𝙨 𝙉𝙤 𝙒𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙒𝙖𝙮 in Chengdu
Performance Dates and Time
4.9.2026 (Fri) 7:30pm
5.9.2026 (Sat) 7:30pm
Synopsis
Where Martial Arts Finds Its Way, Dance Knows No Boundaries
A Contemporary Interpretation of Bruce Lee's Martial Philosophy
In honour of the 85th anniversary of the birth of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, Hong Kong Dance Company is honoured to present Grand Dance Drama 𝙆𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙪 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮—𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙚’𝙨 𝙉𝙤 𝙒𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙒𝙖𝙮. Artistic Director Yang Yuntao, as well as a stellar creative team, including Man Lim-chung, winner of the Best Art Direction at the Hong Kong Film Awards; and celebrated jazz composer Patrick Lui, present this cross-genre production of martial arts and dance, multimedia stagecraft and jazz music.
Performed by professional dancers who have undertaken rigorous martial arts training since 2018, the work interprets Bruce Lee's martial arts philosophy and spirit through a dynamic fusion of strength and grace.
The premiere in Hong Kong receives support from the China National Arts Fund 2025 for the creation of large-scale productions, and was shortlisted for 10 nominations at the 27th Hong Kong Dance Awards.
Production & Artistic Team
Choreographer and Director:
Yang Yuntao
Art Director and Costume Designer:
Man Lim-chung
Music Director and Composer:
Patrick Lui
Playwright:
Simon Wang Haoran
Martial Arts Advisor:
Dr. Lewis Luk MH, JP
Stage Designer:
Jan Wong
Lighting Designer:
Ryou Back-hee
Assistant Lighting Designer:
Denzel Yung
Sound Designer:
Martin Lai
Video Designer:
Henry Lam