Uncertain future for Hong Kong’s Fringe Club and city's cultural arts icon as lease expires next March and operators set to stand down


By Jess Ma

The future of Hong Kong’s nearly 40-year-old Fringe Club is hanging in the balance as its operators prepare to retire, with the lease at its historic home set to expire next March after it was renewed for only a year instead of the normal five.

Founder Benny Chia told the Post on Thursday that the club, based in Central’s Old Dairy Farm Depot, a listed building, would continue to operate under its board after he and its administrator Catherine Lau step down on Saturday.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
SCMP , Arts , Hong Kong

Next In Aseanplus News

1MDB: MACC to bring back recovered paintings worth over RM120mil
FBM KLCI ends at intraday high, marks 16-month high
5.7-magnitude quake hits waters near Philippines, says GFZ
General Border Committee to meet on Dec 24 to resume Thai-Cambodia ceasefire
US highlights Panama security ties as China-linked canal ports deal stalls
S'wak Deputy Premier wins defamation suit against state DAP chief, awared RM500,000 in damages
Traditional hanfu turn trips into cultural adventures in China
Bhutanese King recalls Thai comfort food and Buddhist warrior spirit in moving Chulalongkorn address
FIFA investigating FAM sec-gen Azman over heritage players saga
Vietnam replaces Trade Minister as leadership review begins

Others Also Read