Coming Events

***** THE SNOWMAN & THE BEAR (with film) *****

Date and Time	: :	5 December 2008 (Friday) ----- 7:30 pm 6 December 2008 (Saturday) ----- 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Venue	:	Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
Guest Conductor	:	Richard Honner
Narrator	:	Matthew Hale ----- (in "The Bear")
Narrator	:	Jonathan Doulgas, MBE ----- (in "The Snowman")
Boy Soprano (5 Dec, 7:30 pm)	:	Chu Pok-hin
Boy Soprano (6 Dec, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm)	:	Benjamin Schrader
Girl Soprano (5 Dec, 7:30 pm)	:	Karen Daley
Girl Soprano (6 Dec, 3:00 pm)	:	Vivan Yau
Girl Soprano (6 Dec, 7:30 pm)	:	Natalie Lu

Programme

The Snowman & The Bear

Music by Howard Blake
Original Stories by Raymond Briggs

Hong Kong's most popular Christmas event for families!

Join us on a magical adventure as a young boy's snowman comes to life and a young girl is whisked away by a polar bear for a starry Christmas Eve bear-ride! The soundtracks to Howard Blake's "The Snowman and The Bear" will be performed live with the animated films on the big screen. Don't miss this captivating mix of music, singing, animation and story-telling suitable for the whole family!

Narrated in English and suitable for children aged three and above. The programme lasts 70 minutes with a 15-minute interval.

Notes for Parents

This programme is designed to:
* Introduce children to the sounds of a live orchestra
* Expose children to the English language in a fun atmosphere
* Instil in children the message of friendship and giving
* Bring families together

Tickets available from URBTIX   $250   $180   $120

Discounts:

50% for full-time students, senior citizens, people with disabilities and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients