Xiqu Centre

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Xiqu Centre
戲曲中心
Xiqu Centre View 201812.jpg
Xiqu Centre seen in December 2018
Xiqu Centre
LocationJunction between West Kowloon Cultural District, Canton Road and Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
OwnerWest Kowloon Cultural District Authority
TypePerforming art theater
Capacity 1,100
Construction
BuiltEnd of 2018
OpenedJanuary 20, 2019;5 years ago (2019-01-20)
ArchitectRevery Architecture, Ronald Lu and Partners
Project managerAtkins
Structural engineerBuro Happold
Main contractors Hip Hing Construction
Website
Official website
Xiqu Centre name inscribed by Jao Tsung-I HK Xiang Gang Xi Jiu Long Wen Hua Qu West Kln Xi Qu Zhong Xin Xiqu Centre name sign January 2019 SSG 02.jpg
Xiqu Centre name inscribed by Jao Tsung-I

Xiqu Centre is a performing art studio in Hong Kong. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, the venue is part of the West Kowloon Cultural District and the first building completed in the district plan. The construction began on 24 September 2013,and completed in 2018, costing 2.7 billion HK dollars. The Centre opened to the public on 20 January 2019. [1] [2] [3]

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