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Wing Chun West End

Wing Chun 2024

Opened: August 30, 2024
Closing: September 07, 2024

Wing Chun - West End History , Info & More

Sadler's Wells
Rosebery Avenue, Finsbury London

Before Bruce Lee, there was Yip Man. Joyway London presents the UK Premiere of the groundbreaking dance drama that has taken China by storm.



Wing Chun tells the true story of martial artist and prestigious Grandmaster Yip Man and his influence on the legendary art of Wing Chun, from its 300 year old origins in China to its explosion across the rest of the world, and his most famous student Bruce Lee. This highly acclaimed, multi award-winning, dance drama follows a film crew as they shoot the story of Yip Man, spanning the ‘then’ and ‘now’ through two eras, two worlds, two generations of people chasing their dreams.



Wing Chun has broken Chinese box office records and features a unique oriental aesthetic that encompasses Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang, Baji Quan, Praying Mantis and other Chinese martial arts masterpieces.



This legendary production, hailed as “a masterful representation of the Chinese martial arts and the ancient philosophies and wisdom behind them”, is a visually stunning fusion of martial arts and dance that is not to be missed.


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Review: WING CHUN, Sadler's Wells
by Franco Milazzo - Sep 2, 2024


Presented as a side-by-side narrative by the Shenzen Opera and Dance company, Wing Chun tells the story of kung fu grandmaster and Bruce Lee mentor Yip Man as well as that of a film crew making a movie about his life.

London Theatre Week Launches With Over 75 Shows
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2024


London Theatre Week is set to make a  return with its celebration of the West End's vibrant theatrical scene. From Monday 19th August, theatre fans can shop exclusively priced tickets starting at just £15 via TodayTix.

WING CHUN Comes to Sadler's Wells This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024


A large cast spectacle of movement and music will tell the story of the 300-year-old martial art Wing Chun and the man who is credited with bringing it to the world, Grandmaster Yip Man.

Review: I AM WHAT I AM at The Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
by Rachel Wong - Mar 9, 2024


What did our critic think of I AM WHAT I AM at Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre?

Asian Cultural Council Awards More Than $750,000 To Support Artists, Scholarships, And Cultural Exchange
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2023


The Asian Cultural Council has announced its 2023 fellowship and grant recipients, awarding 30 grants totaling more than $750,000 in its four programs.

Winners of $1 Million Cash Prize Pool My RØDE Reel Film Competition Announced
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 12, 2020


RØDE Microphones has announced the winners of the World’s Largest Short Film Competition, My RØDE Reel, with a monumental $1 million cash prize pool–the biggest cash prize ever offered in a short film competition.

David Johnson Wood Joins Cast Of IP MAN 4: THE FINALE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2019


David Johnson Wood joins the 'IP Man 4: The Finale' cast, which stars Donnie Yen, Scott Adkins, Chris Collins, Kwok-Kwan Chan, and Wu Yue. Additional cast includes Vanness Wu, Nicola Stuart-Hill, Jim Liu, Kent Cheng, Yue Wu, Jason Redshaw, Grace Englert, Steven Dasz, and Darren Leung. The 'IP Man 4: The Finale' film is being released in select theaters on December 20, 2019 (Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore) and December 25, 2019 (United Kingdom, United States).

IP MAN 4: THE FINALE Comes to Select Theaters Dec. 25
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 23, 2019


Ip Man's life remains unchanged after his wife's death, but he and his son are slowly drifting apart. To seek a better future for his son, Ip Man decides to travel to the U.S. only to find the stable, peaceful life abroad is only skin deep. Underneath lies a deep rooted racial discrimination that is far worse than he has expected. Ip Man re-examines his position and ponders on the reason he took up martial arts in the beginning.

Italian Festival Carnevale Announces MULTICULTURAL SATURDAY
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


To celebrate the true joy of multiculturalism in SA, and as it proved such a success in 2016, Italian Festival is pleased to be showcasing other cultural groups on MULTICULTURAL SATURDAY.

Xu Haofeng's Award-Winning Martial Arts Movie THE FINAL MASTER Hits U.S. Theaters Today
by Movies News Desk - Jun 3, 2016


THE FINAL MASTER, from award-winning director Xu Haofeng hits theaters today, June 3, 2016 via United Entertainment Partners. The beautifully choreographed action-packed film stars Liao Fan, Song Jia, Jiang Wenli, Jin Shi-Jye, Song Yang and Huang Jue. Before opening in theaters, it will be making its US Premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 28th.

Xu Haofeng's Award-Winning Martial Arts Movie THE FINAL MASTER Hits U.S. Theaters 6/3
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2016


THE FINAL MASTER, from award-winning director Xu Haofeng will be hitting theaters on June 3, 2016 via United Entertainment Partners.

Jackie Chan's Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe Coming to Chicago in February
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2016


The Chinese Fine Arts Society, Chicago's champion for Chinese art and culture and longtime leader of Chinese New Year festivities here, proudly announces its annual lineup of Chinese New Year events celebrating 2016 as the Year of the Monkey, with its centerpiece to be the Midwest debut of film star and kung fu master Jackie Chan's Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe at the University of Chicago's Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th Street, in two performances only, Tuesday and Saturday evenings, February 9 and 13, at 7:30pm.

Amina Khayyam Dance Company Takes YERMA on Tour, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2014


AMINA KHAYYAM DANCE COMPANY, the UK-based contemporary dance company who use KATHAK as the core narrative in making new work, is based in the south of England and run by its founder and artistic director, Amina Khayyam.

Amina Khayyam Dance Company Takes YERMA on Tour This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2014


AMINA KHAYYAM DANCE COMPANY, the UK-based contemporary dance company who use KATHAK as the core narrative in making new work, is based in the south of England and run by its founder and artistic director, Amina Khayyam.

SACRED GROUND is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 4, 2014


Santa Rosa, Calif.

Jon Rister and Alfred Huang Teach Martial Arts for Self Protection
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 10, 2014


Irving, Texas

Signature Theatre to Host 'Practice & Performance' of KUNG FU Discussion, 3/29
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2014


Signature Theatre has announced that the 'World of the Play' series continues with a panel of experts discussing The Practice and Performance of Kung Fu, presented in conjunction with the world premiere of David Henry Hwang's Kung Fu, on Saturday, March 29th from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). The event is free and open to the general public (no reservations required).

Signature Theatre Extends David Henry Hwang's KUNG FU Through 3/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 28, 2014


Signature Theatre has announced that the World Premiere of David Henry Hwang's new play KUNG FU, directed by Leigh Silverman with choreography by Sonya Tayeh, will get a two week extension and now play through Sunday, March 30. The production begins performances on February 4 and officially opens on February 24, 2014 in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Limited $25 subsidized tickets remain for the production's initial run through March 16. Tickets during the extension weeks are $75 each.

New York Chinese Film Festival Set for 11/5-7
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 21, 2013


Join in the celebration as the New York Chinese Film Festival returns for its 4th annual outing of presenting the best in Chinese cinema. The 2013 NYCFF, presented by the Chinese American Arts Council (CAAC) and the Chinese Movie Channel, CCTV-6, will screen 7 new films from Hong Kong & Mainland China over the 3-day event, and will introduce such celebrated filmmakers and performers as Vicky Zhao Wei, Miriam Yeung, Xiubo Wu and Donnie Yen to New York audiences.

Jerry Ford's HOPE to Open Off-Broadway at Producer's Club; Previews Begin. 9/25
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2013


Fueled By Life Media Group has announced that HOPE, Jerry Ford's emotionally charged new drama about overcoming adversity through the use of martial arts, will begin previews on Wednesday, September 25th at 8PM and run through October 10th at the Producers Club, 358 West 44th St. The production will have its official opening on Monday, September 30th at 7PM. Turron Kofi Alleyne directs.

ROCK JOCKS Among Cinedigm's August Blu-ray/DVD Releases
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 2, 2013


It's August. A new month, a new batch of great films. Watch our THIS IS AUGUST trailer, highlighting some of the films we're releasing this month.

The Academy to Host Wong Kar Wai & Advance Screening of THE GRANDMASTER Tonight
by Movies News Desk - Jul 22, 2013


The Academy's summer-long celebration of kung fu continues with a salute to writer-director Wong Kar Wai and an advance screening of his film 'The Grandmaster,' about the martial arts grand master who trained Bruce Lee tonight, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

IP MAN THE MUSICAL Teams with Nokia for Commercial Series
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2013


Leveraging on the success of the June event held in Singapore, W Squared Live Entertainment has embarked on a major campaign with Nokia in co-branding Ip Man the Musical via a series of commercial videos. The videos will be featuring Nokia's smartphone offering, paring with the musical's first glimpse of its production song.

The Academy To Host Wong Kar Wai & Advance Screening of THE GRANDMASTER
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 16, 2013


The Academy's summer celebration of kung fu continues with a salute to writer-director Wong Kar Wai and a special advance screening of “The Grandmaster,” his new film about the instructor who trained Bruce Lee.

ENTER THE DRAGON Ultimate Collector's Edition Coming to Blu-ray Today
by Movies News Desk - Jun 11, 2013


ENTER THE DRAGON, one of martial arts icon Bruce Lee's last films, will debut today, June 11 on Blu-ray in the Enter the Dragon 40th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition giftset from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

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