Climb off that hamster wheel of sleep-work-sleep and get a life with these mind-nourishing events.
1 A 20-year veteran of radio, TV commercials, theatre, pantomime and stand-up, Mike Brooks presents two introductory comedy workshops for aspiring comedians. Skills such as characterisation, improvisation and top tips for auditioning will form the focus. Tomorrow, 4pm-7pm, and/or Mar 29, 7pm-9pm. Rehearsal Room, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $150. Inquiries: 9783 1444 or
[email protected].
2 In this month's Hong Kong International Literary Festival, award-winning children's writers Paul Jennings and Lensey Namioka share their experiences. It's not just kids' stuff. In a session for adults, they reveal what it takes to write a great children's book. Moderated by Nury Vittachi. Tomorrow, 9.15am-10.15am. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $100 ($80 members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251.
3 Sofia Gaspar-Brisson takes you on a culinary journey through Spain as she presents a tapas cooking class. It's a perfect opportunity to pick up a few skills for your next dinner party and could provide an incentive to stop ordering so many takeaways. The two-hour course is accompanied by food and wine. Tomorrow, 3pm-5pm. El Pomposo, 4 Tun Wo Lane, Central. $160. Reservations and inquiries: 2973 0642.
4 The Ramona family is famous for its flamenco skills in the Latin world. Clara (above) is the hot-stepping matriarch and will present a Spanish dance show and lecture on the subject. The choreographer of Carmen and El Amor Brujo will be joined by local artists in workshops geared for flamenco fanatics of all levels for classes each day. Her lecture will be held on Mar 28, 7.30pm and 9.15pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $120-$150 HK Ticketing. Dance classes are held on Mar 26-27 and Mar 29, 2pm-10pm. Studio Artistique, 4/F, Anton Building, 1 Anton Rd, Wan Chai. $300 per 90-minute class or $250 per 60-minute class. Bookings and inquiries: 2522 6698 or e-mail
[email protected].
5 Wannabe turntablists need look no fur ther than this hi-tech DJ training academy. The course covers everything from turntable operation, beat mixing, sampling and sequencing to reading a crowd, remixing and scratching. 12pm-10pm daily, closed on Wed. Hong Kong DJ Training Centre, 2/F, PDC Tower, 22 Yip Shing St, Kwai Chung, New Territories. $250 per one-hour, one-to-one session, or $3,000 for a 30-hour course in fully equipped studios. Inquiries: 2763 1801 or
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