It is a centuries-old art form and a unique part of Hong Kong's identity but many people fear that Cantonese opera could die out if it doesn't reinvent itself. The BBC's Helier Cheung delves into a dramatic world of make-up, martial arts and vocal acrobatics. Mitchie Choi expected to learn martial arts and operatic singing, but not how to act like a man, when she decided to commit to Cantonese opera. The 22-year-old had just finished a linguistics degree . "When I started learning Chinese opera, obviously I wanted to [play] a female role." But her tutors told her she was more suited to playing male roles because of her height and deep voice. Now, she says, she loves performing as a male...
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