‘Cheers!’ Series: Laika by Xirriquiteula Teatre (Spain)

Travel back to Moscow in 1957!  Embark on a heart-pounding journey into space with Laika, the clever and gentle stray puppy whose remarkable destiny made her the world’s first space explorer.

This production blends diverse performance forms, including live rear projection, puppetry, automatons and shadow play.  Audiences are transported to the Soviet Union of the 1950s, invited not only to relive an extraordinary chapter of history, but also to reflect on human progress and the deeper meaning of life.

Since its premiere in 2018, Laika has become one of Xirriquiteula Teatre’s signature works.  The play has been adapted into 12 languages, performed more than 400 times across Europe and Asia, and honoured with multiple awards, including the 2021 MAX Award for Best Show for Family Audiences.

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In English with Chinese and English surtitles

Suitable for ages 6 and above

The performance will run for about 55 minutes without intermission

Meet-the-artist session after each performance (In Spanish with English and Cantonese Interpretation)

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 respectively at a suitable break.  The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission of latecomers, or determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers.

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.  The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Date: 18 January 2026 (Sun) 

Time: 11am

Venue: Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

Ticket Price: $180

Participants will interact and engage with the artists to learn about the creative process of Laika and how different performance elements are integrated into the theatre.

In Spanish with English and Cantonese Interpretation.

Suitable for ages 6 and above.

The workshop lasts for about 1 hour.

Xirriquiteula Teatre

Founded in Barcelona in 1985, the Xirriquiteula Teatre has long been devoted to creating imaginative theatre and street performances for family audiences.  Each production is distinguished by meticulous attention to detail and a spirit of innovation, developed through collaboration with professionals from different disciplines and continuous artistic experimentation.  The result is theatrical experiences that are both exceptional and unforgettable.

Among the company’s most notable works are Girafes (2001), Contes del Cel (2002), Papirus (2004) and Laika (2018).

‘Cheers!’ Series: Laika by Xirriquiteula Teatre (Spain)

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

16.01.2026 (Fri)
19:30

17.01.2026 (Sat)
15:00, 19:30

18.01.2026 (Sun)
15:00

Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

$340, $280, $220

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18.01.2026 (Sun)
11:00

Workshop: Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

$180

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DATE

16.01.2026 (Fri)
19:30

17.01.2026 (Sat)
15:00, 19:30

18.01.2026 (Sun)
15:00

VENUE

Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

PRICE

$340, $280, $220

BUY NOW

DATE

18.01.2026 (Sun)
11:00

VENUE

Workshop: Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall

PRICE

$180

BUY NOW

Tickets available at URBTIX from 10 October onwards

Enquiries：2268 7323（Programme）｜3166 1100（Ticketing）

Booking：3166 1288 ｜ www.urbtix.hk

Discount Scheme

• Concessionary Tickets

Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients.  Tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first come, first served basis.  Discount for full-time students is also applicable for children aged 6 and under.  Concessionary ticket holders must produce evidence of their identity or age upon admission.

• 'Cheers!' Series Package Discount

For each purchase of standard tickets for different stage programmes in the ‘Cheers!’ Series, the following concession applies: 10% off for any 2 different programmes; 15 % off for any 3 different programmes; 20% off for 4 or more different programmes.

• 'Cheers!' Series Group Booking Discount

For each purchase of standard tickets for stage programme(s) in the ‘Cheers!’ Series, the following concession applies: 10% off for 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets. 

• 'Cheers!' Series Family Package Discount

20% off on standard tickets for each purchase of 2 standard tickets and 1 student concessionary ticket of the same stage performance.

Special Notes

• Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.  Please inform the box office staff at the time of purchase.

• For each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket with the same concession for the minder.

• The price of each discount ticket will be rounded up to the nearest dollar.

• One ticket is required for each person regardless of age.