Characteristic
Yau Ma Tei Theatre is built before the World War II. Revitalized together with the nearby Red Brick Building, the two buildings were converted into a performing arts venue designated for promoting Chinese opera activities. The theatre is equipped with a stage with an orchestra pit, a dressing room, a sound and lighting control room, a foyer, a box office, etc. The Red Brick Building consists of 2 function rooms. Yau Ma Tei Theatre and the Red Brick Building are Grade II and Grade I historic buildings respectively.
Facilities
Auditorium (300 seats including 4 seats for wheel-chair), stage (10 m x 8.4 m), function rooms (22 - 35 sq m), etc
Application Forms
Organisation
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Contact
Manager (Yau Ma Tei Theatre)
How to Apply
Call before sending in the application form with information on the location, date, time, nature of activities, synopsis of the film, description of the scenes, props set to be used, size of the crew and cast, equipment list and a copy of the public liability insurance cover.
Processing time : 7 working days for simple/straightforward cases and payment by cash. 10 or more working days for filming at the hiring units of performing venues, and complicated cases such as those involving consultation with relevant government departments/ property owners etc., and/or payment by cheque.
Fees
| First 4 hours (Basic charge) | Thereafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-hiring units | $6,870 | $1,935 (each subsequent 4-hour block) |
| Hiring units | $4,430 | $1,110 (each subsequent hour) |
(Additional rental charges and a refundable deposit should be paid for filming in hiring units, contact the person-in-charge for details.)
If extra government personnel is required to assist in the filming, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
Fees are to be paid at least 6 working days before filming.
PLI cover
Applicants shall effect a public liability insurance in the sum of $6.5 million to $30 million (depending on the risk level) in the joint names of the Government of the HKSAR and the company at their own expense, with terms and conditions to be approved by the Department.
Remarks
- Filming of the following scenes is strictly prohibited :
- lighting of fire or the use of fireworks or explosive materials; and
- vehicle chasing/rallying, including that involves motorcycles and bicycles.
- The name of the property shall not be identified unless prior permission is sought.
- The nature of the film shall not cause any embarrassment to the HKSAR Government, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department or any of the occupants of the property. Nor shall it contain any immoral, illegal, defamatory or political material.
- There shall not be any close-up shots of individual spectators.
- Filming in hiring units should be of the theme of Chinese opera only.
- The theatre is a Grade II historic building.
Categories
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.