Hong Kong Drama Awards

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Hong Kong Drama Awards
香港舞台劇獎
Current: 33rd Hong Kong Drama Awards
Awarded forAchievements in Hong Kong theatre
Location Hong Kong
Presented byHong Kong Federation of Drama Societies
First award29 February 1992
Final award28 April 2025
Website hkdramaawards.com

The Hong Kong Drama Awards are annual awards organized by Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies since 1992. [1] They are given to recognize the hard work and talent of different roles involved in the stage production, and are widely regarded as the most important theatre awards in Hong Kong. [2] The awards are presented each year at a formal awards ceremony.

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Awards

A total of 26 regular awards are presented each year:

Incidents

Funding cut over national security law concerns

In 2023, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) withdrew funding and venue support for the annual Hong Kong Drama Awards, citing "inappropriate content" and that the 31st award ceremony sparked "different views in society". [1] The HKADC said the decision, including a cut to the HK$441,700 grant, was made to minimize the risk of violating the national security law. [1]

The 31st awards ceremony featured political cartoonist Zunzi and journalist Bao Choy, who had been arrested in 2020 for her reporting on the 2019 Yuen Long attacks but later acquitted. The hosts referenced "red lines" and "red bridges" onstage were deemed politically sensitive, and the council accused organizers of deviating from previous neutral practices. [2] [1]


References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Leung, Hillary (2024-01-18). "Gov't art body withdraws venue for annual drama awards". Hong Kong Free Press . Retrieved 2025-10-11. The Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies – which organises the Hong Kong Drama Awards... First held in 1992, the awards honour industry professionals across categories such as best producer, actor, stage design, composer and more.
  2. 1 2 "Hong Kong theatre awards funds cut to 'minimise' national security law breach risk". South China Morning Post . 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2025-10-11. Funding cut for Hong Kong's top theatre awards to 'minimise' risk of national security law breach, Arts Development Council head says
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