The ballet Marco Polo by Nice Opera Ballet takes the audience on an incredible journey and features the discovery of the East by the West. Photo provided to China Daily

Small theater season provides an intimate experience

Theater director enjoys overseas success

"The ballet Marco Polo by Nice Opera Ballet will take the audience into an incredible journey and feature the discovery of the East by the West," Barthelemy says. "The theater play called Mirror will explore the similarities between French comedies and Chinese opera through the unusual encounter of traditional characters from both genres. The cinema program French Shadows: All Eyes on China will present the vision of Chinese directors about France and reciprocally the glance of French movies on China."

Yachting fans can cheer on their favorite team on May 10 and 11 as 100 boats race for the cup in the Societe Generale Regatta, held in partnership with the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club to celebrate the company's 150th anniversary.

Two exhibitions will focus on scientific research: Plagues－From the Plague to New Emerging Infectious Diseases pays tribute to the discovery by Alexandre Yersin of the plague in Hong Kong 120 years ago, while Ars Mathematica looks at the relationship between art and mathematics through digital sculpture and thermo-chromic paints.

Essential Accessories of the Little Black Dress, curated by Anne Camilli, explores the meticulously crafted accouterments that enhance every fashionable woman's wardrobe.

Studio Putman, Ambassador of Style showcases the legacy of the late Andree Putman and her continued influence on French design, carried on through the work of her daughter Olivia Putman.