Monkey King Unleashed: An Interactive Cantonese Opera Experience 《猴王顯神通：粵劇互動體驗》

🎭 Calling all arts lovers, culture explorers & Monkey King fans! 🐒✨

After two incredible years, we’re back—and bigger than ever!

We’re proud to celebrate our 3rd consecutive year of support from the University of Toronto, bringing this FREE annual performance to audiences across the GTA once again!

🔥 Monkey King Unleashed: An Interactive Cantonese Opera Experience

《猴王顯神通：粵劇互動體驗》🔥 - From Storytelling to Transformation 從講古到變身

Step into the world of the legendary Monkey King like never before - where storytelling meets live performance, and tradition collides with creativity.

✨ A Fresh Take on Journey to the West

The Monkey King, Sun Wukong—born from a magical stone and gifted with extraordinary powers—is one of the most iconic figures from the 16th-century classic Journey to the West.

This production reimagines his story through a new lens, taking you behind the scenes to discover how designers bring characters to life through the rich symbolism of Cantonese opera costumes. From bold colors to intricate patterns, uncover the history and meaning behind each design—offering both new audiences and longtime fans a deeper appreciation of this timeless art form.

📅 Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

⏰ Time: 2 PM (The performance will last for about an hour)

📍 Venue: Father Madden Hall, St. Michael’s College (100 St Joseph St, Toronto, ON M5S 2C4)

＊Free Seating (Kindly arrive 15 minutes before the performance for check-in and registration confirmation)

Produced by Starlight Chinese Opera Performing Arts Centre

Supported by the University of Toronto Libraries & Richard Charles Lee Chinese Canadian Archives 

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Host or Publisher Starlight Chinese Opera Performing Arts Centre