"HighLights—The Memories of Charles Kao"
2025.11.20 - 23 (Thu - Sun) 8pm
2025.11.27 - 30 (Thu - Sun) 8pm
5 Additional Performances^
2025.11.19 & 26 (Wed) 8pm
2025.12.03 - 05 (Wed - Fri) 8pm
^Tickets sale for additional performances on 2025.10.09 (Thu) 10am
A maximum of 10 tickets can be purchased per transaction for HighLights–The Memories of Charles Kao on the counter booking date on 2025.10.03.
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- ‘EKCC Opens!’ Time-Limited Offer
- Concessionary Tickets
- Group Booking Discount
- Package Booking Discount
- Exclusive Offer to Museum Pass Holders
Telephone Booking: 3166 1288
Internet Booking: www.urbtix.hk
Mobile App Booking: URBTIX
*Some seats with restricted sightline
- The performance runs approximately 2 hours 30 minutes with a 15-minute interval.
- Recommended for ages 6 or above.
- In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles.
- The performance contains smoke, laser, strobe and strong lighting effects, and smoking scene.
- Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats at a suitable break.
- Programme Enquiries: 3166 2800
Opening Programme．World Premiere
The World of Charles Kao in 20 Original Songs
featuring Next-Gen Arts-Tech X All-Star Cast and Creative Team
The purity of Professor Charles Kao’s heart connected every person on earth and transformed the future of humanity. Renowned as the father of fibre optics and a Nobel laureate in Physics, Kao once claimed Hong Kong was where he belonged. This biographical musical chronicles Kao’s relentless pursuit of knowledge and the steadfastness of his beliefs, following his journey as an extraordinary and selfless scientist and educator. He was also a devoted son, a loyal husband and an open-minded father. His love story with his wife, Gwen, is legendary. Even during Kao’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Gwen stood by him unwaveringly through ups and downs, offering the truest form of love. Kao’s life attests to the profound power of love and his dedication to humanity.
The presenter reserves the right to substitute artists and change the programme should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary
The content of this programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Main Cast: Jordan Cheng, Mischa Ip, Gigi Yim, Hedy Chan, Brian Chow
Co-producer / Director / Playwright / Lyricist: Erica Li
Co-producer / Music Director / Composer / Arranger: Johnny Yim
Project Strategist: Brian Chow
Supporting Organisations: Charles K. Kao Foundation for the Alzheimer's Disease, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Immersive Music in the Theatre
Date & Time: 2025.11.20 (Thu) 3pm
Speaker: Johnny Yim
Free admission (Enroll now)
Actor Psychology: The Creation of Self and Role
Date & Time: 2025.11.21 (Fri) 3pm
Speaker: Erica Li
Free admission (Enroll now)
VFX (Special Effects): From Cinema to Stage
Date & Time: 2025.11.27 (Thu) 3pm
Speaker: Eric Lai
Free admission (Enroll now)
Crafting Stories: The Journey from Screen to Stage
Date & Time: 2025.11.28 (Fri) 3pm
Speaker: Erica Li
Free admission (Enroll now)
Stage Exploration
Date & Time: 2025.11.29 (Sat) 3pm
Enrolment details will be announced in due course, please stay tuned!
Remarks: In Cantonese
Page & Place
East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC) X Hong Kong Public Libraries
Want your children to explore the life and achievements of Professor Charles Kao, the father of fiber optics? Collaborated by EKCC & Hong Kong Public Libraries, 'Storytelling for Children' will be held to share stories of Nobel laureate Kao's remarkable life, his pioneering work in fiber optics and broadband transmission.
Storytelling for Children - Father of Fibre Optics: Stories of Professor Charles Kao
| Date & Time: | 2025.11.22 (Sat) 5:30pm |
| Venue: |
The Spot |
| Duration: | Approximately 1 hour |
| Fee: | Free Admission |
| Registration: | Please register by phone at 3166 2800 or in person at Information Counter, EKCC on the event day |
| Quota: | 30 |
| Remarks: |
|
The event will also be held at 6 public libraries in the Kwun Tong District. Details:
| Date: | Time: | Quota: | Venue: | Enquiries: |
|
2025.11.9 (Sun) |
3pm |
16 |
Lei Yue Mun Public Library |
2340 3519 |
|
2025.11.16 (Sun) |
11:30am |
20 |
Shun Lee Estate Public Library |
2927 3155 |
|
2025.11.22 (Sat) |
2pm |
20 |
Ngau Tau Kok Public Library |
2927 4055 |
|
2025.11.29 (Sat) |
2:30pm |
16 |
Sau Mau Ping Public Library |
2927 7155 |
|
2025.11.30 (Sun) |
2:30pm |
25 |
Shui Wo Street Public Library |
2927 3055 |
|
2025.12.6 (Sat) |
2pm |
30 |
Lam Tin Public Library |
2927 7055 |
Please register by phone or in person at respective venues on the event day.
Programmes are subject to change without prior notice
Opening Programme．World Premiere
The World of Charles Kao in 20 Original Songs
featuring Next-Gen Arts-Tech X All-Star Cast and Creative Team
The purity of Professor Charles Kao’s heart connected every person on earth and transformed the future of humanity. Renowned as the father of fibre optics and a Nobel laureate in Physics, Kao once claimed Hong Kong was where he belonged. This biographical musical chronicles Kao’s relentless pursuit of knowledge and the steadfastness of his beliefs, following his journey as an extraordinary and selfless scientist and educator. He was also a devoted son, a loyal husband and an open-minded father. His love story with his wife, Gwen, is legendary. Even during Kao’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Gwen stood by him unwaveringly through ups and downs, offering the truest form of love. Kao’s life attests to the profound power of love and his dedication to humanity.
The presenter reserves the right to substitute artists and change the programme should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary
The content of this programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Main Cast: Jordan Cheng, Mischa Ip, Gigi Yim, Hedy Chan, Brian Chow
Co-producer / Director / Playwright / Lyricist: Erica Li
Co-producer / Music Director / Composer / Arranger: Johnny Yim
Project Strategist: Brian Chow
Supporting Organisations: Charles K. Kao Foundation for the Alzheimer's Disease, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Immersive Music in the Theatre
Date & Time: 2025.11.20 (Thu) 3pm
Speaker: Johnny Yim
Free admission (Enroll now)
Actor Psychology: The Creation of Self and Role
Date & Time: 2025.11.21 (Fri) 3pm
Speaker: Erica Li
Free admission (Enroll now)
VFX (Special Effects): From Cinema to Stage
Date & Time: 2025.11.27 (Thu) 3pm
Speaker: Eric Lai
Free admission (Enroll now)
Crafting Stories: The Journey from Screen to Stage
Date & Time: 2025.11.28 (Fri) 3pm
Speaker: Erica Li
Free admission (Enroll now)
Stage Exploration
Date & Time: 2025.11.29 (Sat) 3pm
Enrolment details will be announced in due course, please stay tuned!
Remarks: In Cantonese
Page & Place
East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC) X Hong Kong Public Libraries
Want your children to explore the life and achievements of Professor Charles Kao, the father of fiber optics? Collaborated by EKCC & Hong Kong Public Libraries, 'Storytelling for Children' will be held to share stories of Nobel laureate Kao's remarkable life, his pioneering work in fiber optics and broadband transmission.
Storytelling for Children - Father of Fibre Optics: Stories of Professor Charles Kao
| Date & Time: | 2025.11.22 (Sat) 5:30pm |
| Venue: |
The Spot |
| Duration: | Approximately 1 hour |
| Fee: | Free Admission |
| Registration: | Please register by phone at 3166 2800 or in person at Information Counter, EKCC on the event day |
| Quota: | 30 |
| Remarks: |
|
The event will also be held at 6 public libraries in the Kwun Tong District. Details:
| Date: | Time: | Quota: | Venue: | Enquiries: |
|
2025.11.9 (Sun) |
3pm |
16 |
Lei Yue Mun Public Library |
2340 3519 |
|
2025.11.16 (Sun) |
11:30am |
20 |
Shun Lee Estate Public Library |
2927 3155 |
|
2025.11.22 (Sat) |
2pm |
20 |
Ngau Tau Kok Public Library |
2927 4055 |
|
2025.11.29 (Sat) |
2:30pm |
16 |
Sau Mau Ping Public Library |
2927 7155 |
|
2025.11.30 (Sun) |
2:30pm |
25 |
Shui Wo Street Public Library |
2927 3055 |
|
2025.12.6 (Sat) |
2pm |
30 |
Lam Tin Public Library |
2927 7055 |
Please register by phone or in person at respective venues on the event day.
Programmes are subject to change without prior notice