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We are currently seeking participants for a two-day professional workshop on applied theatre, the practice of using theatre-based techniques to address community and social issues in non-traditional spaces.  Through theatre games, imagery, roleplay and storytelling, the Applied Theatre Without Limits workshop explores fundamental principles for designing collaborative activities and experiences. Participants will explore with the instructor how to adapt these methods for their specific needs and purposes, particularly for individuals with physical disabilities. The workshop is led by applied theatre practitioner and trainer Dr Au Yi-man, and is specifically tailored for drama educators, teaching artists, community organisers, social workers, arts and cultural administrators, and disability advocates and activists.  Places are limited, and priority will be given to participants who can attend both days. If you are unable to attend on either day, or at any specific time, please indicate this in your application.  About the facilitator Dr Au Yi-man holds a PhD in Arts and Creative Education from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a master’s degree in Applied Drama from the University of Exeter, UK. She is an applied theatre practitioner, trainer and researcher. About the project The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: stART Up Community Arts Project runs from October 2024 to March 2025. The programme provides accessible arts opportunities for people of all ages, cultures and abilities, promotes understanding and equity among people of diverse backgrounds, and expands perceptions of art as a universal language that can bring together people of all ages, cultures and abilities. ​

“Bridge our gap, communicate with love. Despite our differences, we can unite.” A dedication to Hong Kong’s domestic workers – our community’s companions and carers. The dance and spoken word film Kasama (Tagalog for “together”) is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, capturing the determination and hope of immigrants who leave their homes in search of work to support their families. Written by migrant domestic worker Maria Nemy Lou Rocio, the co-founder of The Migrant Writers of Hong Kong, Kasama is a call for empathy and understanding in a community that can often feel fragmented and divisive. Inspired by her creative work, professional choreographer Kelsey Ang worked with a group of Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation dancers to bring the spoken word performance to life. ​The Migrant Writers of Hong Kong was established in March 2021 as an inclusive and nurturing environment for writers in the migrant community. The group use their platform and programmes to promote mental health awareness through creative writing. Their first anthology Ingat (Take Care) is set to launch in autumn 2023.

Between August 2023 and January 2024, the transformative programme Voices Unleashed brought emerging songwriters together with members of the disabled community to craft uplifting and original Cantonese songs. The result was three incredible pieces: Loneliness Prescription, Path Without Footsteps, and Nebula M78. Each song was professionally arranged and recorded by the talented mixed-ability Voices Unleashed choir, who also performed the songs live at a number of cultural events. You can now hear these three great songs and watch our video documentary about the programme by following these links: hear the three songs, watch the Voices Unleashed documentary. Music has the ability to stir our emotions and touch our souls. Let us know how these songs make you feel by leaving a comment on our social media pages. Artists Kessay Chan Samuel Cheng Joseph Ho Ivy Hung Sonic Lee Winky Wong Oliver Wong Participating Organisation Wai Sing Music Youth Songwriters Chow Tsz-kit Chow Ying-wai Hung Ka-hin Hsu Ken Matthew Leung Hoi-hin  Leung Lok-tin Lo Wai-lam Lui Hung-kit Mak Kin-hei Ngan Yiu-hong Siu Lai-yin Tang Ivana Yuen-ying Voices Unleashed Choir Members Cheung Ching Lutheran Centre for the Disabled Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service, LC-HKS  Chu Yuen-chun Hui Mui-mui Lai Man-kee Leung Kam-lan Li Joi-ying Yau Hon-ming Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society Lee Chi-wai Leung Chi-kwong Wong Cho-yin Judy Zhu Xiaoying  Riceball Acappella Cheung Ho Man Cheung Man Ching Hui Yui Lau Hiu Wun Leung Yan Sin Ng Cheuk Chi Poon Wai Leung Youth Singers Chan Rachel Cherry Chau Cheuk-ling  Choi Kong-wai Chung Mau-ying Fung Jaedus Hau Wai-yan Ho Lok-yin Leung Lok-tin Viola Leung Yee-shan  Lui Hung-kit Teng Aiden Hazel Wong Yu-tsun  Yip Ching-man Beatrice Yu Chin-yan 

HKYAF is excited to announce the launch of our new YAFies WhatsApp Community!    The YAFies WhatsApp Community provides hot-off-the-press information about Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation’s performing arts programmes, and keeps you up to date on exciting auditions, performances and community arts projects! It also makes it easy for you to spread the word, forward messages to your friends, and sign up together to join the fun!    Don’t miss out! Simply follow this link or scan the QR code to become part of the YAFies Community and stay informed about all our latest happenings. We can’t wait to connect with you!   To protect your privacy, community members’ phone numbers are only visible to group administrators and your personal contacts. ​