The World of Charles K. 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 openminded 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.
Fringe Activities
Immersive Audio in The Hall
Date & Time: 2025.11.20 (Thu) 3:00pm
Instructor﹕Johnny Yim
Actor’s Self-cultivation and Character Creation
Date & Time: 2025.11.21 (Fri) 3:00pm
Instructor﹕ Erica Li
Bringing VFX from Film Production to Stage Production
Date & Time: 2025.11.27 (Thu) 3:00pm
Instructor﹕ Eric Lai
The Play Journey From Silver Screen to Stage
Date & Time: 2025.11.28 (Fri) 3:00pm
Instructor﹕ Erica Li
Stage Exploration
Date & Time: 2025.11.29 (Sat) 3:00pm
Details and enrolment of the fringe activities will be announced on webpage in due course, please stay tuned!
Remarks: In Cantonese
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary
The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
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 openminded 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.
Fringe Activities
Immersive Audio in The Hall
Date & Time: 2025.11.20 (Thu) 3:00pm
Instructor﹕Johnny Yim
Actor’s Self-cultivation and Character Creation
Date & Time: 2025.11.21 (Fri) 3:00pm
Instructor﹕ Erica Li
Bringing VFX from Film Production to Stage Production
Date & Time: 2025.11.27 (Thu) 3:00pm
Instructor﹕ Eric Lai
The Play Journey From Silver Screen to Stage
Date & Time: 2025.11.28 (Fri) 3:00pm
Instructor﹕ Erica Li
Stage Exploration
Date & Time: 2025.11.29 (Sat) 3:00pm
Details and enrolment of the fringe activities will be announced on webpage in due course, please stay tuned!
Remarks: In Cantonese
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary
The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department