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This September, Hong Kong will play host to an unprecedented theatrical masterpiece, one of Europe’s most celebrated live spectaculars as CAVALLUNA – Gate to the Otherworld makes its Asian premiere at Kai Tak Arena at Kai Tak Sports Park. Featuring 54 horses, an international cast of riders and dancers, cinematic staging and a sweeping fantasy narrative, the production arrives for eight performances on 8 and 10-13 September.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is the Exclusive Presenting Partner and Cultural Host of CAVALLUNA — a signature highlight of its Year of the Horse campaign, which aims to honour the profound partnership between human and horse and to unite the community through thrilling races, international equestrian spectacles, and a special series of cultural, sporting, and family events.
Described as Europe’s most popular live equestrian theatre, CAVALLUNA has already captivated more than nine million spectators over 25 years, with 33 tour stops on its most recent production alone. But according to Johannes Mock-O’Hara, Managing Director of Apassionata World GmbH, the company behind the production, the show defies easy categorisation.
“CAVALLUNA uniquely combines powerful emotions, spectacular equestrian artistry and cinematic storytelling,” says Mock-O’Hara. “We are neither a conventional horse show nor a traditional circus. Our focus is not on individual tricks or disciplines, but on an entire imaginative world in which horses, music, dance, lighting and storytelling merge to create a powerful, all-encompassing adventure.”
At the heart of that theatrical adventure are the horses themselves. “The horses are not merely seen as performers but as friends and team members,” he adds. “It is this emotional connection between humans and horses that makes CAVALLUNA so special.”
Masterminded by Emmy-nominated visionary Klaus Hillebrecht—who serves as the show’s Director, Composer, and Author, the current touring production, Gate to the Otherworld, blends high-level horsemanship with heartwarming storytelling. The narrative follows the remarkable journey of Meerin, a young sorceress whose rare talent becomes both her greatest gift and her greatest burden.
“Drawn into a struggle against dark magic, she must navigate a world ruled by powerful enemies while confronting the fears that stand between her and her destiny, ” Mock-O’Hara explains.
At its core, the story asks a universal question: “When faced with uncertainty, can we find the strength to believe in ourselves?” It is this emotional through-line that transforms CAVALLUNA from a display of technical skill into an immersive theatrical experience.
Unlike conventional equestrian events, where performances are segmented into individual disciplines, CAVALLUNA integrates every artistic element from the outset.
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