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
- 'China Day'
- 'Opera Day'
- Costume hire

Board of Directors    
 
Lady Katy Blair Chair
Dr Rachel Harris Vice Chair
Alan Murray      


Executive Team    
       
Kathy Hall Chief Executive
Suk Yi Ma Finance Officer
Hai Li Membership Officer
Kevin Zhang Programme 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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