The HKU Black Box is a vibrant arts hub that hosts a variety of events, including seminars and performances. It serves as a platform for creativity and innovation, fostering engagement within the local arts community and beyond. Through its diverse programming, the HKU Black Box invites participants to explore and experience the transformative power of literature, theatre, and various other forms of artistic expression.
HKU Black Box, Room 54, LG/F, Centennial Campus, HKU (map and directions)
The Black Box Writers' Series features internationally acclaimed and award-winning writers from diverse literary genres, bringing them closer to both the School and wider communities. Through animated readings and interactive writing workshops, these writers offer participants first-hand insights into writing and creative practice.
| Date | Guest Speakers | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | Peter Kennedy | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Sanjena Sathian | |
| 30 Sep 2025 | James Shea | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | Thomas Bird | |
| 9 Apr 2025 | Sheung-King | |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Sonia Leung | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Tegan Smyth | |
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | Local/Focal | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | Dragonfly | |
| 2 & 16 Apr 2025 | HKU Black Box Open Readings | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Masterclass: "Worldbuilding 101" | |
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2025 | Writing in the Age of TikTok: A Conversation | |
| Date | Event | Collaborator(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | Pre-performance Workshop on Wuthering Heights | The Hong Kong Arts Festival | |
| 23, 29 & 30 Mar 2025 | Handel's Island | Opera Box | |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Writing Workshop: Courageous Confessions by Sonia Leung | The Hong Kong International Literary Festival | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | “The Unfettered Hour” by Tang Shu-wing (鄧樹榮) | Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio | |
Email: blackb@hku.hk
Phone: 3917-7282