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Amanda Chapman

Exhibitions

Within These Walls

Photographing a series of Hakka walled villages in Guangdong, Ian Masterton and Ulana Switucha capture a sense of the culture that exists in and around the enclosed villages and castles near Huiyang in Guangdong province. China Tee Club, 101 Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 0233. Opens tomorrow

Group Show @ Chancery Lane

The stellar cast of artists includes Gered Mankowitz, Robert Freeman, John Thomson, Wang Keping, Bryan Ellery, Yin Xin, Carolyn Carr, Wayne Forte, William Furniss and Serge Clement. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat 11.30am-6pm (closed on public holidays). 10 Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065 or www.10chancerylanegallery.com

A Time Like This

An exhibition in response to Sars, co-presented by Hong Kong Arts Centre, Goethe-Institut Hong Kong, Para/Site Art Space and Art in Hospital. The idea is for the public to submit their own visual and/or written interpretations of events of the past few months. Goethe Gallery and Studio, Goethe-Institut Hong Kong, 14/F Arts Centre, Wan Chai; Pao Galleries, 4-5/F, Arts Centre; Para/Site Art Space. Inquiries: 2582 0214 or 2802 0088

Le Songe Creux (The Hollow Dream)

In this culmination of 15 years' work, Frank Vigneron presents a series of ink drawings that attempts to recreate and unite two simple representations of infinity: the rectangle and the spiral. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed 2pm-3pm); Sun, 1pm-5pm; or by appointment. John Batten Gallery, 64 Peel St, Central. Tel: 2854 1018. Until Jun 7

Girls +

Goldsmith's graduate Yumi Kondo presents her second exhibition, featuring portraits of 'cheeky, sexy' women framed next to images that evoke a sense of that personality. Galerie Martini, 1/F 99F Wellington Street, Central. Tue-Sat 11am-7pm. Inquiries: 2526 9566 or galeriem@netvigator.com. Until Jun 7

Spying On Le French May

For once Russian Cold War technology gets some respect, thanks to the Lomo camera craze. Quite right too - the machine is capable of some amazing images. Daily, noon-10pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251.

Until Jun 7

Bold + Trendy

A solo exhibition of 38 oil paintings by Liu Fei, examining attitudes towards women and how they view themselves. Liu's work veers from the comical to the unsettling and near ghoulish. Schoeni Art Gallery, G/F 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Until Jun 9

Hoo Mojong

Regarded by many as the most famous Chinese woman painter since Pan Yuliang, Hoo Mojong's exhibition features 26 works. Each piece is rich in colour and texture, with bold, primary colours infused with warmth. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Sat, 11am-6pm. Alisan Fine Arts. 315 Prince's Building, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Until Jun 14

Performing Arts

Red Hot And Cole

Perilous Mouths theatre group follows up the success of last year's Cabaret with this homage to the music and troubled life of Cole Porter. In English. Today, 8pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $135 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

The Eccentricities Of A Nightingale

Hong Kong Repertory Theatre brings Tennessee Williams' classic to the stage. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today-tomorrow, 7.45pm (matinees at 2.45pm on selected dates, check with ticket vendor). Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, Wan Chai. $180, $140, $100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Fiddler On The Roof

The enduring tale of a Ukrainian milkman's efforts to keep to tradition returns with a Cantonese-language version featuring students and staff of the Academy for Performing Arts. Today, 7.30pm, (2.30pm matinee today and tomorrow). Drama Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, Wan Chai. $140, $90 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

The Glass Menagerie

Director Jessica Lefkow's final work in Hong Kong, this highlight of the Faust Festival illustrates a family struggling to come to terms with the realities of life. Mother Amanda is chained by memories of former triumphs, while her son Tom finds obligation and family duty an increasingly heavy burden. Bedridden daughter Laura finds solace in her collection of glass. A bleak outlook, yes, but Tennessee Williams' masterpiece is nonetheless enchanting. In English. Jun 5-7, Jun 14, 8pm; Jun 11-13, 10.30am and 8pm. Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $240 ($190 members) HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2547 6732

Violinmania: Christopher Warren-Green

Christopher Warren-Green is regarded as one of the most exciting players of his generation - because he conducts too. The combination is dynamite. Performed will be Grieg'Holberg Suite, Op 40, Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending (for violin and orchestra) and Brahms' Symphony No 2 in D, Op 73. Jun 6, 8pm. City Hall Concert Hall, Central. $220, $140, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336 or info@hksinfonietta.org

South Pacific

The Rogers and Hammerstein spectacular is brought to the stage by the Hong Kong Singers. With a lavish production and a famous score, there should be something for everyone. In English. Jun 12-13, Jun 16-17, 7.30pm; Jun 14, 2.30pm and 7.30pm; Jun 15, 2pm and 7pm. Sheung Wan Theatre, 345 Queen's Rd Central. $350-$210 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2537 4180 or e-mail hksingers@hotmail.com

All That Jazz

The Kassia Women's Choir makes its debut. Formed last month, it features 50 Hong Kong women who share a love of show tunes and gospel music. Bethan Greaves leads. Jun 13, 8pm. Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, Wan Chai. $120-$80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Film

The Bertolt Brecht Workshop - Film Screenings

All existing short films Brecht produced are gathered together in a series of screenings. The programme aims to give an idea of his work as a director and his relations with actors and crew. Today: The Mother. In German with English and Chinese subtitles. 7.30pm. Goethe Studio, 14/F Arts Centre, Wan Chai. Free. Inquiries: 2802 0088

Night Scene

The Punchline Comedy Club

The club makes its long-awaited return after Sars-enforced exile, and is back with a bang as the team from the hit series Whose Line Is It Anyway? makes fun out of whatever you throw at them. In English. Jun 5-9, 9pm. The Viceroy, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $290 Cityline (also $120 buffet dinner from 7pm).

Inquiries: 2827 7777

Extra-curricular

The History Of Psychiatric Services In Hong Kong

The Institute of Mental Health, Castle Peak Hospital, together with the Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, hold this exhibition as part of a drive to raise awareness of mental illness. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm (Mon closed). The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, 2 Caine Lane, Mid-Levels. $5-$10.

Inquiries: 2456 7040. Opens Fri

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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