North Point is a mixed-use urban area located at Hong Kong Eastern District.
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In January 2012, Sunbeam theater in North Point was supposed
to close soon.
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The last Cantonese opera was programmed to happen on the week-end of
17, 18, 19 February 2012.
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After it will be closed and probably replaced by another mall.
The building was acquired in 2003 by a
land investment company.
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Sunbeam theater lease was extended until February 2012.
But the end has unfortunately come.
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The 19th February 2012 session was already
full so i got a ticket on 18th evening. Almost full also so got it at almost last row.
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Normally pictures or filming are forbidden due to copyright issues but
a friendly staff told me pictures should be ok on these last days for
Sunbeam theater.
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As a replacement for Cantonese Opera fans, the West Kowloon Cultural District will include
the Xiqu Centre, which will cater for all kinds of traditional Chinese opera.
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The Xiqu Centre is scheduled to be ready between 2015 and 2017.
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A huge crowd was present on that day, i.e. maybe 1000 people, to assist
to the Cantonese Opera performance.
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Some legislative council members were giving out leaflets regarding our collective
memory of Sunbeam theater (1972-2012) and speech was given.
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Many local photographers were here to get last pictures of Sunbeam theater building.
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Sunday 19th February 2012 was supposed to be the
last representation before final closure!
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Many flowers were offered to Sunbeam theater on those last days.
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Cantonese opera performances started at Sunbeam theater in
1972.
After 40 years another icon building shall disappear!
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Regarding taking pictures inside Sunbeam Theather, a tip given by the staff
was to go to toilet as the door is near the stage and take a few close by pictures.
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The whole opera was divided into several acts with the red curtain coming
down between each act
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On Saturday 19th Februart 2012 full house at Sunbeam theater in North Point
for Cantonese opera!
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The orchestra was in front of stage. There was a good atmosphere with people eating
and chatting. There were mostly elderly people.
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Claps were heard when a famous actor entered on a stage. Some performers actions
or songs were highlighted with smart percussion sounds.
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I brought my trusty Nikon D200 and a 700-200 lens to get a few nice
low light shots of the Cantonese opera performers.
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After three acts, there was a 15 minutes break. The Cantonese opera was very lively
with performers jumping and dancing. Very entertaining.
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Old friendly people were surprised to see a foreigner.
My poor Cantonese only allowed me basic interaction with them.
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A last minute breaking news on Saturday announced a deal keeping
Sunbeam Theatre open. The Cantonese opera shows at Sunbeam Theater
will go on at least for the next four years.
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The Sunbeam theater closed for a month after those performances
for renovation work.
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Standing ovation for this great Cantonese Opera performance!
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