Cantonese Opera: The Dance of Two Butterflies
Experience - up close & live - Cantonese Opera in our intimate space, featuring four classic excerpts performed by Grand Master Kam Sin Kiew, Jean Lee, Joyce Chan, and Ken Lee. With narration in English and Cantonese, this showcase welcomes both seasoned fans and curious newcomers alike.
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About This Event
After the performance, stick around for a rare opportunity to meet the performers in full costume and makeup. Snap a photo with the stars of the show right on the Bobo stage!
Connect with the beauty and artistry of Cantonese Opera up close, personal, and just a few feet away.
The evening unfolds with four captivating excerpts, performed by revered masters of the form:
🔹 The Dance of Two Butterflies (蝶舞雙飛)
Performed by Grand Master Kam Sin Kiew & Jean Lee
A poetic tale of fluttering fates and love in motion.
🔹 The Departure of Chiu Kwan (昭君出塞)
Performed by Grand Master Kam Sin Kiew
The powerful farewell of a woman sent far from home in a bid for peace.
🔹 Lui Bo & Diu Sim (呂布與刁嬋)
Performed by Joyce Chan & Jean Lee
Love, lust, and betrayal in this famed romance of a warrior and a courtesan.
🔹 The Ghostly Romance of Peony Pavilion (牡丹亭驚夢之幽媾)
Performed by Grand Master Kam Sin Kiew & Ken Lee
A spectral dream of longing — where love transcends the living.
Curious? Come with an open heart.
Cultural. Theatrical. Sublime.
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Published: 25 Apr 2025, 6:02PM
Created: 24 Apr 2025, 8:08PM
Updated: 25 Mar 2026, 6:12PM