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SCMP Reporter

Exhibition

Written Theology

Classic Byzantine icons of the Orthodox Christian church depicting biblical people and events. Mon-Sat, noon-late, The Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Fri

Performing Arts

Beethoven Symphonic Cycle

Frans Bruggen's Orchestra of the 18th Century performs.  Today and Thu-Fri,  8pm, HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $75-$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2824 2430

Musical Theatre: Amber

Modern Chinese fable about the pursuit of love in a world of fakes and forgeries,  by the National Theatre Company of China. With English surtitles. Thu-Mar 8,  7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $50-$350 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2824 2430

La Syncope du 7

The French acrobats of Collectif AOC perform.    Suitable for ages eight and over. Thu-Sun,  8pm, Lyric Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $60-$240 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430

The Blind Boys of Alabama

The six-man group sings  gospel  and contemporary songs. Sun and Mar 7,  8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $60-$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2824 2430

Cantus Dei:

Russian Orthodox Choir

The choir  performs masterpieces of religious services and prayers.  Mar 9-10, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, $100, $200 Urbtix. Inquiries: HK Arts Festival, 2721 2030

The Nightingale

Shadow puppetry, dance, video and music  to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen.  In English and Cantonese with some Putonghua. Fri-Sun,  and Mar 11-13, 8pm; Sat and Mar 12,  also at 3pm, Shouson Theatre, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $60-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Extra-curricular

Hong Kong Illustrators and Authors Forum

Some of Hong Kong's leading authors and illustrators talk about their methods of working together. Xinhua Book City, Thu,  6pm, free. Inquiries: 2973 6177

The Moulin Rouge Ball

In support of the Matilda Child Development Centre.   Sat,  Ballroom, Aberdeen Marina Club, 8 Shum Wan Rd, Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen, $950 from 9043 0777 or 2849 6138

Film

Cityscape in Films

Films shot in Hong Kong.  In Putonghua, Cantonese or English. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40 Urbtix.   Inquiries: 2739 2139.  Ends Sat

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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