Deep in the woods lives an eccentric monk, who refuses to follow tradition: he eats meat, likes to drink, and indulges in wild behaviour. People refer to him as the “Mad Monk”. When the Eight Immortals, who champion good behaviour, hear of the Mad Monk’s ways, they decide to teach him a lesson. They meet and an unearthly battle begins.
Neither side can win as their magical powers are equally strong. But as the fight goes on, the Eight Immortals also discover another side to the Mad Monk: he is actually a nice guy and very popular with the people. On finding this out, the Eight Immortals offer to make peace. They then join forces to present some of the wonderful music produced for children by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra over the past four decades.
- 29.7 (Sat) 8pm
- 30.7 (Sun) 3pm
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra | Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
The Mad Monk and the Eight Immortals
Music Theatre
Music Theatre
Approx. 2 hours without intermission
In Cantonese
Best for ages 3 and above
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra | Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
The Mad Monk and the Eight Immortals
Music Theatre
- Programme
A fun way to learn through music
Personnel and Cast
| Conductor | Chew Hee-chiat, Resident Conductor, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra |
| Playwright / Director | Chow Chiu-lun, Head of Outreach and Education, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre |
Related Info
- Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted
- Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Hong Kong Repertory Theatre are Venue Partners of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Hong Kong City Hall respectively
- Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and Hong Kong Repertory Theatre are financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
- Facebook: 香港中樂團 Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, 香港話劇團 Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
- Friends of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra / HK Rep Pals Discount