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17th Macao City Fringe Festival was concluded successfully
The 17th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, was concluded successfully on 21 January. This rich art feast featuring a total of 23 wonderful programmes and 10 extended activities during ten consecutive days earned an enthusiastic support and participation from the public. This edition of the Macao City Fringe Festival, themed “Treasure Hunting”, featured artists from all over the world who led the audience to uncover the city’s treasures that have likely been forgotten but are definitely worth embracing, such as landscapes, objects, people and stories, through an unconventional approach.
25/01/2018
17th Macao City Fringe Festival officially inaugurated
taking the public on a search for the city’s treasures
The 17th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, takes place from 12 to 21 January 2018. The opening ceremony was held on 12 January, at 3pm, at the Old Court Building, and was officiated by the acting President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Ieong Chi Kin, and the representatives of the art groups.
15/01/2018
17th Macao City Fringe Festival kicks off on Friday and takes the public on a search for the city’s treasures
The 17th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will take place from 12 to 21 January 2018, with the opening ceremony to be held on 12 January, at 3pm, at the Old Court Building. On the day of the opening ceremony, three excellent performances take to the stage, namely Niyaro: Yearning for Homeland, Jin-Tang and Always in My Heart, inviting the audience to uncover treasures of daily life. The public is advised to purchase their tickets as soon as possible as tickets for some of the programmes are limited.
05/01/2018
17th Macao City Fringe Festival takes “Treasures Hunting” as theme exploring the city’s overlooked values
Art breaks free from performance halls and invades all corners of the city, creating unlimited possibilities.
05/12/2017
17th Macao City Fringe Festival outreach activities broaden artistic experiences
The 17th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), features a series of outreach activities, including talks, workshops and art critique, in order to broaden the public artistic experience through diversified activities.
05/12/2017
17th Macao City Fringe Festival
Call for proposals of programmes and performance venues
The 17th Macao City Fringe Festival, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), will be held in January next year, and will continue to assemble creative and alternative works. Call for proposals of programmes and performance venues is now open. The deadline is on 21 July 2017.
15/06/2017

Programmes

  • Others
  • Live Art
  • Theatre
  • Dance
  • Installation / Exhibition
  • Interactive Performance
  • Outdoors

Portrait of Macao's Flavours
Soda-City Experimental Workshop Arts Association

Live Art
5/1 (Fri) 18:15 / Leisure Area at Rua Quatro do Bairro Iao Hon
6/1 (Sat) 18:15 / Senado Square
7/1 (Sun) 18:15 / Anim’Arte Nam Van

Exhibition
12-21/1 13:00-19:00 / Anim’Arte Nam Van

Jin-Tang
Ma Wei Yuan (Taiwan)

12/1 (Fri) 20:00
13/1 (Sat) 14:30, 20:00
14/1 (Sun) 14:30

Niyaro: Yearning for Homeland
Rolling Puppet Alternative Theatre x Langasan Theatre (Taiwan)

12/1 (Fri) 20:00
13, 14/1 (Sat, Sun) 15:30

My Old Man is a Bus Driver
Dream Theater Association

13, 14/1 (Sat, Sun) 14:30
Meeting Point: Bus stop at Rua de Lei Pou Chon

Miró Lab
Macau Artfusion

13, 14/1 (Sat, Sun)
Photo Exhibition: 11:00-19:00
Live Museum: 14:30-16:30

Always in my Heart
Lei Sam I

12-14/1 (Fri to Sun) 21:00

The Auction of Love Stories
KICLUB – Break a Leg (Taiwan)

14/1 (Sun) 17:00, 21:00
15, 17/1 (Mon, Wed) 19:30

Wandering Rabbit
Yike (Mainland China) x Own Theatre

14/1 (Sun) 11:00 / Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
14/1 (Sun) 15:00 / Macao Museum of Art
15/1 (Mon) 10:30 / Leisure Area at Rua do Pai Kok, Taipa
15/1 (Mon) 15:00 / Taipa Library

Idiot – Syncrasy
Igor and Moreno (United Kingdom)

16, 17/1 (Tue, Wed) 20:00

Cracks – Physical Performance in the City I/II/III
Four Dimension Spatial

I: 16, 17/1 (Tue, Wed) 16:30, 17:30 / Rua do Rebanho
II: 18, 19/1 (Thu, Fri) 15:00, 17:00 / Ruins of St. Paul’s
III: 20, 21/1 (Sat, Sun) 15:00, 17:00 / Sir Robert Ho Tung Library

White Rabbit Red Rabbit
Inside-Out Theatre (Mainland China) x Chan Si Kei

18/1 (Thu) 20:00

Bear with Us
Memetica (Australia) x Point View Art Association

17, 19-21/1 (Wed, Fri to Sun)
Follow “Bear with Us” on Facebook and Instagram for details

Holidays
Comuna de Pedra Arts and Cultural Association x Hao Theater (Taiwan)

19, 20/1 (Fri, Sat) 20:00

You Can Sleep Here
Co-coism (Taiwan)

19, 20/1 (Fri, Sat) 21:30

Interactive Dance Installation: You Choreograph
Chieh-Hua Hsieh x I-Fen Tung (Taiwan)

19-21/1 (Fri to Sun) 15:00-21:00

Trinamics
Unlock Dancing Plaza (Hong Kong) x Namstrops (Japan)

20, 21/1 (Sat, Sun) 19:00

Artificial Roses
Macau Ieng Chi Dance Association x Concept Pulse Studio

20, 21/1 (Sat, Sun)
Installation: 15:00-17:00
Dance Theatre: 20:30

Bodily Sensation Series: Making Space
Rita Vilhena (Portugal)

19/1 (Fri) 17:30 / Meeting Point: Jorge Álvares Square
20/1 (Sat) 17:30 / Meeting Point: Senado Square

Bodily Sensation Series: Turning Backs
Rita Vilhena x Lígia Soares x Diogo Alvim (Portugal)

19/1 (Fri) 20:15, 21:30
20/1 (Sat) 14:15, 15:30

On the Move
Nuno Soares x Álvaro Barbosa x Carlos Caires

21/1 (Sun) 19:00

Interactive Talk: Know more about Theatre for Babies
Polyglot Theatre (Australia) x Big Mouse Kids Drama Group

19/1 (Fri) 19:00-21:30

Creative Production Workshop on Theatre for Babies
Polyglot Theatre (Australia) x Big Mouse Kids Drama Group

20, 21/1 (Sat, Sun) 10:00-13:00, 14:30-18:30

Time table

January
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21

Extended Activities

Miro Lab Workshop

On the Move Workshop

Workshop on Ancient Dance, Songs and Contemporary Performance Art

bolero Workshop

Physical Expression Workshop

“Art Festivals in the Cities 2.0”
Sharing Session on Arts Festivals

Arts Administrators in Mainland China: Stay Deficient or Go Resourceful?

Fringe Reviews 2018

Venues

Booking Guide

Ticketing

Tickets are available through the Macau Ticketing Network from 10am on 8th  December, 2017 (Friday). Telephone and online bookings are available from 12pm on 8th December, 2017 (Friday).

 

Discounts

12% discount for ticket purchase over MOP200 with ICBC Cards (including ICBC Credit Card, ICBC Debit Card and ICBC Prepaid Card).

 

Counter Sales

Macau

G/F, 71-B Av. do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida,
G/F, Palácio Bldg, 108 Rua de Francisco Xavier Pereira (next to Café de Coral)
G/F, D, Julieta Bldg, 176-186 Av. Artur Tamagnini Barbosa
G/F, Macao Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai
G/F, F, Lei Man Bldg, 267 Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Taipa

Hong Kong

Rm 2, 17/F, Kaiser Centre, 18, Centre Street, Western District, Hong Kong (Sai Ying Pun MTR Station Exit B3)
Tel: (852) 2380 5083
Fax: (852) 2391 6339

 

Hotlines and Website

Macao: (853) 2855 5555
Hong Kong: (852) 2380 5083 / Fax: (852) 2391 6339
Mainland China: (86) 139 269 11111
Website: www.macauticket.com

 

Notice

1. Audience members are strongly advised to arrive 10 minutes before the performances start. The organiser reserves the right to determine at what time and in what manner latecomers are admitted;
2. Fringe performances are suitable for audiences aged 6 or above, unless otherwise specified;
3. All mobile phones, beeping and lighting devices should be switched off throughout the performances;
4. The organiser reserves the right to change the programme and/or the cast of performers at any time;
5. To avoid undue disturbance to the performers and audience members, cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited unless expressly authorised by the organiser;
6. In case of inclement adverse weather conditions, please visit IC’s website, Macao City Fringe Festival’s website, Macao City Fringe Festival’s page on Facebook and IC’s Wechat account for the latest updates;
7. Seating is not assigned and is available on a first-come, first-served basis;
8. The Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao S.A.R. Government reserves the right of interpretation and final decision regarding any dispute concerning these terms.

 

Enquiries

Tel: (853) 8399 6699 (during office hours)
Email: fringe@icm.gov.mo

Extended Activities Enrolment

1. Online application will be open from 9am, 8th December (Friday). Telephone application will be open from  9am, 11th  December (Monday). Applications will be closed the day before the activity and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Due to limited availability, please inform the organiser as soon as possible if there is cancellation;

3. Activities will be photographer or videotaped by IC staff for archival or evaluation purposes. Some of the photographs may be used for promotion of similar activities without consent from the participants in advance;

4. The organiser reserves the right to alter activities.

Online Application: www.icm.gov.mo/eform/event
Telephone Application: (853) 8399 6699 (during office hours)

 

Enquiries

Tel: (853) 8399 6699 (during office hours)
Email: fringe@icm.gov.mo