Who Are We?

The London Jing Kun Opera Association(LJKOA) is a not-for-profit society set up in March 2002 to support and promote the learning, appreciation, and practice of Jingju (Beijing/Peking Opera) and Kunqu (Kun Opera). LJKOA was incorporated as a not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee in September 2007. It is the only organisation in the UK that promotes both Jingju and Kunqu Opera.

Aims:

- Educational outreach
- Repertoire Development
- Performance Distribution

Services offered:

- Workshops for all levels on opera movements, voice, acting, music, percussion, face-painting, make-up and costuming
- Performances
- Classes
- 'An Actor Prepares' - Introductory talk-demonstration and performance, illustrated with Power Point slides
-‘ Towards understanding Beijing Opera/ Kunqu Opera’ –lecture-demonstration with slides
- 'China Day'
- 'Opera Day'
- Chinese New Year programme - opera, lion dance, music and crafts
- Costume hire
Board of Directors    
 
       
Dr Rachel Harris Chair
   

(including special responsibilities for Education)
       
Mr Alan Murray   Vice Chair
    (with special responsibilities for Finance and Business)
       
Dr Ping Hua Director
    (with special responsibilities for Community Liaison)

Executive Team    
       
Kathy Hall Chief Executive
Kevin Zhang Programme Officer
Jenny Yan Membership Officer
Suki Ma Assistant Membership Officer


LJKOA is a not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee (England).
Registered Office: 10 Rayleigh Road, London SW19 3RF. Registered No. 6367577.
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