Venue: HKU Black Box, Room 54, LG/F, Centennial Campus, HKU (Location map)
Registration is required. Very limited seats. No walk-in allowed. Successful registrants will be selected after the deadline of 12:00 noon on March 11, 2026 (Wednesday).
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Public Lecture |
March 17, 2026 (Tuesday) |
Public Lecture Drama in the Opera House: The Evolution of Dramatic Theory in Operatic Performance from Declamation to Individualism |
In this lecture, Maestro Eldridge will lead an exploration of dramatic theory and its uses from antiquity up to the present day, with a focus on observing the socio-political threads that run through performance practices from vastly different eras. |
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In a series of three workshops, Maestro Eldridge will look at dramatic theories from various time periods, and how these can be applied to performing for today’s audiences. These sessions will encourage participation from audience members and feature a live performance aspect.
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March 17, 2026 (Tuesday) |
Workshop 1 Opera as a Bloodsport–How to Act on Stage: Acting Pre-Enlightenment |
In this workshop, Maestro Eldridge will look at dramatic theories ranging from antiquity to the 17th century. |
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March 18, 2026 (Wednesday) |
Workshop 2 Opera as a Bloodsport–How to Act on Stage: Acting Post-Enlightenment |
In this workshop, Maestro Eldridge will look at dramatic theories ranging from the 17th century to the early 20th century. |
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March 18, 2026 (Wednesday) |
Workshop 3 Opera as a Bloodsport–How to Act on Stage: Acting in the Modern Era |
In this workshop, Maestro Eldridge will look at dramatic theories covering 20th century and the most recent contemporary dramatic works. |
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Maestro Greg Eldridge has worked on over 80 productions in 14 countries at theatres including Teatro à la Scala Milan, the Royal Opera House London, Teatro Real Madrid, Houston Grand Opera and LA Opera in America, as well as the national opera companies of Norway, Australia, Iceland, Israel, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. He was also a former Professor of Stage Directing at the College of Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati.
