bodyType

customContents

entityId

entityUuid

articlePageQuery

filter

article

articleBaseAdvertisingInfoArticle

articleListArticle

articleSeoArticle

hooksArticleAcknowledgementGateOverlayArticle

hooksTrackPageViewArticle

hooksContentInterestArticle

articleLinkingDataContent

hooksAmpRedirectArticle

articleSchemaContent

liveArticle

advertZone

sentiment

contentLock

topics

types

sections

paywallTypes

createdDate

publishedDate

urlAlias

moreOnThisArticles

sponsorType

commentCount

authorLocations

authors

corrections

displaySlideShow

multimediaEmbed

printHeadline

seriesContainer

articleSpeeches

socialHeadline

headline

images

flag

firstTopic

glossary

flattenTypeIds

image

relatedLinks

relatedNewsletters

__typename

sponsor

pdfFiles

seriesReverseOrder

series

disableOffPlatformContent

published

updatedDate

summary

subHeadline

body

keywords

readingTime

customTimezone

liveContents

SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Time Reborn

Original watch and figurine  artwork from local toy and graphic designers including Alex Lau,  Brothersfree  and Danny Chan, Husky, Jason Ng, Raymond Chan and Ultraman.  Today, 11am-11pm, Level 4, Langham Place Mall, Mongkok. Inquiries: 2148 2160.  Ends today

Outside Looking In

Kate Whitehead's photographs capture prisoners going about their daily activities in the courtyard of Victoria Prison. Tomorrow, 2/F Fotogalerie, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends tomorrow

Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters 2005

A kaleidoscope of creative and artistic trends in ceramic tea  ware by 70 local potters. Daily, 10am-5pm, House Museum of Tea Ware, 1/F Galleries, 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central. Inquiries: 2869 0690. Ends tomorrow

Natural Light, Glass from the Pacific

Exhibition by New Zealand glass artists Emma Camden  and David Murray,  whose works include cast glass in sharp angles and jagged edges. By appointment only, Koru-hk.com Contemporary Art Gallery, 10/F Unit 1012, Hing Wai Centre,  7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: info@koru-hk.com.  Ends Tue

Art in the Party

Functional glass works by American artists including goblets and decanters.  Daily, 10am-7pm, Galerie Vee, Shop 225 2/F Prince's Building, Central. Inquiries: 2522 3166. Ends Thu

Colombian Colours: Proyecto Uno Colombian artists Maria Isabel Parra, Alejandro Naranjo, Didier Franco and Jorge Osorio present their country through a vibrant display of colour. Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm, State of the Arts Gallery, 2-3/F, 78 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends Fri

Portal

I Gusti Ngurah Buda,  a finalist  in the 2004 Sovereign Asian Art Competition, paints abstract geometric works that juxtapose urban and rural life. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries:  2858 5072. Ends Fri

Paresh Maity

Paresh Maity's colourful paintings contrast geometric forms with sensuousness portraits.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Reflections Contemporary Indian Art, 22/F Onfem Tower, 29 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 5438.  Ends Sat

A World in Black and White

Chen Fuli's  (Tchan Fou-li)  black  and white photographs taken in  the 1950-60s in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong and the mainland.  Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, The University Museum and Art Gallery, HK University, 94 Bonham Rd. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Nov 27

Capturing the Spirit

Ronnie Ford  presents France's countryside with sunflowers, lavender and vineyards. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11am-6pm, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, 1/F, 74 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends Dec 3

Muse Gaze

Seven female photographers  (Fung Wai-yan, Vik Lai, Lam Wai-kit, Beatrix Pang, Sandy, Ki Wong and Janet Fong) display images  close to their hearts. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space gallery, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Dec 4

Chinese Paintings from the  CP Lin Collection

Chinese art collected from the  past 30 years, including master-pieces by Wu Changshuo  (1844-1927), Qi Baishi  (1864-1957) and Huang Binhong (1865-1955). Daily, 10am-6pm (closed on Thu),  HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jan 8

Performing Arts

Latin Passion Festival

Latin music, dance and theatre, with performers from Latin America, the US and Hong  Kong. Today-Nov 20. Inquiries: www.latinfestival.gov.hk

Quidam

The Canadian troupe Cirque du Soleil presents an acrobatic performance involving a mysterious world of nameless characters. Today-Dec 4, Grand Chapiteau, Waterfront Park, Cyberport.  Shows Tue-Fri at 8pm, Sat at  4pm and 8pm, Sun at 1pm and  5pm. $200-$1,400 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

The Sound of Music

Musical about Maria, a nun who becomes governess to seven siblings and falls in love with  their widowed father. Today- Nov 20, 8pm (no shows on Mon),

Sat-Sun, also at 2.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $290-$690 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2266 8625

Dream of the West Chamber

Playwright Tong Tik-sang's Dream of the West Chamber, a love story based on a Qing dynasty novel,  is revived by Pak Suet-sin,  choreographer Yuri Ng Yue-lit,   and stars Lung Kim-sang  and Mui Shet-sze.  In Cantonese. Today-Nov 20, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $90-$680 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2322 8788

Rockit - Hong Kong Music Festival

Outdoor music festival featuring Feeder,  the Brian Jonestown Massacre,  DJ Marky  with Stamina MC  and Joris Voorn  as well as top local act Soler. Today,  3pm-11pm, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay,  $380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  www.rockit-hk.com

Cookin'

Korean chefs combine comedy  and samulnori drumming into a percussion show. The show has been featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and off-Broadway. Today, 3pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, $100-$190 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Decorating a Clothes Rack

Part of the 4 All Series, a group  of young dancers, actors and musicians mix and match  skirts, trousers and dresses. In Cantonese, English and Putonghua. Today, 7.30pm, McAulay Studio,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd,  Wan Chai, $60 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2582 0200

Classical Chinese Dance Showcase

The Youth Dance Company of the Beijing Dance Academy performs its award-winning repertoire and new works led by Pang Dan.   Today, 3pm, Theatre, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Road, Hunghom. $80-$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Berliner Philharmoniker Musicians and Hong Kong  Pure Strings

Joint concert with Berliner Philharmoniker musicians, including violinist Laurentiu Dinca,   violist Martin von der Nahmer  and cellist Dietmar Schwalke,  who play with Hong Kong Pure Strings in a repertoire of Bach, Mozart, Warlock and Bazzini. Tue, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $250-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2922 2292

New York Attitude

Mon-Cafe Theatre presents a humorous series of short plays  by New York writers, including  C. Durrang's   Beyond Therapy, Rob Marcato's  Lunchtime, Jon Jory's  Scruples, Deborah Lynn Frockt's  Hard Boiled and Jeffrey Hatcher's  Downtown. Starring Tina Chowdhury, Andrew Cox, David Oxley and Penny Day. Wed-Sat, 8pm, Gecko Lounge and Bar, SoHo,  $180 (advance), $200 (door). Inquiries: 2537 4680

Vocal recital by Oscar Zhang

International opera singer Oscar Zhang,  known as the 'Pavarotti of the East', sings arias including Turandot's Nessun Dorma and  La Boheme's Mi Chiamano Mimi. Guest performers include sopranos Rosaline Pi  and Chen Ti-wei,  flautist Matthew Wu and violinist Gilbert Sak.  Thu, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9042 4090

Viva Latin America

Colombian band Palo Santo perform Latin rhythms, from Peruvian folk songs and Argentinean zambas to Mexican waltzes and Colombian cumbias. Thu, 8pm, The Edge, 60 Wyndham St, Central, $280, includes two drinks and snacks. Inquiries:  2203 0408

An Evening with the  Piano Laureate

The 2005 Hong Kong International Piano Competition winner, Ilya Rashkovskiy  performs with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme including Dvorak's Wind Serenade and Beethoven's Grosse Fuge. Fri and Nov 20,  8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Rosa Passos

The Brazilian singer, who has been called the feminine version of  bossa nova musician Joao Gilberto, performs. Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.latinfestival.gov.hk

Tango Una Leyenda

(Tango: The Legend)

Tango Por Dos presents an historical tango journey from the 1920s golden era of dance to  the 1970s, with 50 different  tango dances and more than 100 costumes. Sat-Nov 20, Kwai Tsing Theatre, Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Fong, $120-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Beyond Borders

Amjad Ali Khan,  master of the sarod (a string instrument) performs classical music with his sons Amaan Ali Bangash  and Ayaan Ali Bangash and Sandeep Das  (tabla). Sat, 7.30pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, HK PolyU, Hunghom, $100-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries:  9641 8214

BACH for More!

City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong performs with guest concertmaster and violin soloist Benedict Cruft, soprano Elizabeth Coupe,  flautist Matthew Wu Wing-yin  and  oboist Leanne Nicholls  in works by Bach. Nov 24, 8pm, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, $150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries : 3420 0107

The Nutcracker

Hong Kong Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's last ballet, about a girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince. Dec 16-25, 7.30pm, (Sat- Sun and Dec 26 also at 2.30pm),  HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

The Argument -

A Family Portrait

Britain's Theatre O stages a drama about family loss through the death of a mother. Left behind in the family crisis are an optometrist, radio announcer, auctioneer and daughter-in-law. The production has toured Britain, Mexico and played at the Edinburgh Festival. Dec 16-18, 8pm (Sun also at 3pm), HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $140, $220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

Dealing with Stress:

A Meditation Day Course

Gen Kelsang Tonglam's  workshop on how meditation and a change  in one's perspective can eliminate stress. Today, 10am-4.30pm, Vajradhara Buddhist Meditation Centre, 21 Tai Wong St East, Wan Chai, $200, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2507 2237

Audition Notice: The Boyfriend

Hong Kong Singers is auditioning for parts in the 1920s musical comedy The Boyfriend, to be shown in March 2006. Today, 2.30pm- 4pm, Glenealy School, 2/F Hall,  7 Hornsey Rd, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2537 4180

Harbour Day Parade

A parade of boats, including ferries, a fire-fighting boat, Chinese sailing junks and pleasure craft, sail through the harbour from Kowloon Bay to the HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, and back to Lei Yue Mun. Today, from 11am. Free. Inquiries: www.harbourday.hk

Helicopter Display

The Government Flying Service helicopters perform a rescue mission over the harbour. Today, 11.45am-12.15pm. Viewing from Avenue of Stars, TST, free. Inquiries: www.harbourday.hk

Management and First Aid of Epilepsy

Workshop covering the myths  and misconceptions of epilepsy, diagnosis, causes, seizures, management and first aid. Tue, 7pm-9.30pm, Rm 301, YMCA of Hong Kong, 41 Salisbury Rd, TST, $150. Inquiries: 2268 7096

Berliner Philharmoniker Orchestra Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra's orchestral board member Peter Riegelbauer  and media board member Peter Brem share their experience of running Germany's most prestigious orchestra. For local arts administrators and practitioners. Tue, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, 14/F HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2802 0088

Film

Chinese Film Panorama 2005

Award-winning films from the mainland. Today-Tue, various venues and times. $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp

Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival

This year's theme is The Diversity  of Israel with selected films from around the world. Today, Palace IFC, Central, Thu-Nov 27, Cine- Art House, Wan Chai, $75 (at cinema box offices). Inquiries: www.hkjewishfilmfest.org

Medurat HaShevet (Campfire) A widow and mother of two teenage daughters wants to join a new religious settlement in the West Bank, but they must meet the group's religious and ideological standards. In Hebrew with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, Palace IFC, Central, $75 (at cinema box office). Inquiries: 6771 8070

The Art of Commercials 2005

Programme Three

Featuring commercials from AICP 2005 and the New York Festival 2005. Today, 5.30pm, Nov 20, 4pm,  Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

The Art of Commercials 2005

Programme Four

Selections of Korea TV Commercial Annual 2005. Today, Nov 24, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0273

Shanghai Dreams

In Guizhou province, relations are strained when a father wants his 19-year-old daughter to share his dream of moving to Shanghai. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Tue, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2970 3300

MACAU

2005 Future Ballet Super Stars

Students from Hong Peng Wa Ballet School showcase their talents. Today, 3pm, Grand auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 40-60 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 528 880, 750 722

Shun Yun Five Girls Band

The acoustic band performs pop music.  Today-Dec 8, 4pm-10pm, Xanadu Bar and Golden Court, Sands Entertainment Complex, Largo de Monte Carlo, free. Inquiries: (853) 883 388

International Ballroom Dancers

Six dancers from Belarus present  modern dance techniques. Today-Feb 28, times vary, Xanadu Bar, Sands Entertainment Complex, Largo de Monte Carlo, free. Inquiries: (853) 883 388

Shiwan Ceramics

The Shiwan style mixes southern Guangdong traditions and middle China influence. Tue-Sun, 10am- 7pm, 4/F Museum of Art, Ave  Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas.  Inquiries: (853) 7919 814, or go  to www. artmuseum.gov.mo.

Ends Nov 20

National

BEIJING

Ballet Karmen and Le Corsaive

French ballet editor Roland Petit    collaborates with local ballet dancers in shows including Karmen and The Youth and Death. Le Corsaive: Tue-Wed  Karmen: Fri-Nov 21. Poly Theatre, 14 Dong Zhi Men South Avenue, Dong Cheng District, 100-800 yuan. Shows at 7.30pm. Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845 or www.piao.com.cn

Fei Yuching  2005 Beijing  Vocal Concert

The Taiwanese singer performs love ballads. Fri, Workers' Gymnasium, Gongti North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100-1,000 yuan. Inquiries: www.emma.cn

Luciano Pavarotti Farewell Concert

The Italian tenor performs.  Dec 10, Capital Gymnasium,  No 5 Baishiqiao Xizhimenwai,

Xicheng District, 380-2,680 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6417 7845

Michael Bolton in Concert

The Grammy award-winning American pop singer performs.  Dec 14, 7.30pm, Capital Gymnasium, No 5 Baishiqiao Xizhimenwai, Xicheng District, 120-1,500 yuan.

Shanghai

Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma performs the Bach Cello Suites.  Today, 7.30pm, Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Road, 100-1,200 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6386 2836

Jose Carreras Shanghai Concert

The Spanish tenor performs. Today, 7.30pm, Shanghai Oriental Art Centre, 425 Dingxiang Lu, Pudong, Century Park, 300-1,800 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6374 8445

The Taming of the Shrew

Poland's Teatr Dramatyczny  stage the Shakespearean comedy.  Thu-Sat, 7.15pm,  Shanghai Drama Arts Theatre, 288 Anfu Road, 100-150 yuan. Inquiries: 5465 6200

TAIPEI

Derevo - Ketzal

Russia's physical theatre group Derevo present Ketzal, an exploration of relationships through  body movements. Wed-Sat, 7.30pm, Nov 20, 2.30pm,  The National Theatre, Aiguo E Rd, NT$600. Inquiries: www.ntch.edu.tw

Two Ballet Birds

The Taipei Royal ballet performs pieces from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. Nov 20, 2.30pm, 5pm, National Concert Hall at CKS Memorial Hall, NT250.

Inquiries: www.artsticket.com.tw  or (88 62) 3392 9888

Century of Treasures - Highlights from the Permanent Collection

A comprehensive view of modern Taiwanese art. Tue-Sun, 9.30am-5pm, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, 181, Zhongshan N Road, Sec 3. NT$30. Inquiries: (886 2) 2595 7656 or www.tfam.gov.tw  Ends Jan 15

REGIONAL

Bangkok

Journey to the Enchanted  Kingdom of Siam

The wonders of old Siam are brought to life on the stage in   this three-act music and dance extravaganza by the Siam Niramit troupe. Today-Dec 30, 8pm, Ratchada Grand Theatre, Tiam Ruammit Rd, 1,500 baht. Inquiries: www.thaiticketmaster.com or  (662) 262 3456

Ice Age

Swiss photographer and filmmaker Beat Presser  presents a series  of beautiful images of alpine glaciers and icebergs. Mon- Fri, 3pm-midnight, Sat-Sun, 10am-midnight, Gallery F-Stop, Sukumvit Soi 20, free. Inquiries: www.galleryfstop.com or (662) 663 7421. Ends Nov 30

Collaborative Print Exhibition

Features more than 50 pieces from 20  printmakers from Thailand, Japan and Canada. Mon-Sat, 9am-4.30pm, The Art Gallery of the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silapakorn University, Wang Tha Phra. Inquiries: (662) 225 8991. Ends Dec 7

Singapore

Lao Jiu: The Musical Musical about  a son who is torn between his family's aspirations and his dream to pursue the dying art of puppetry. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Today-Nov 20, 8pm (Sun 2.30pm, no show Mon-Tue), Drama Centre Theatre, 100 Victoria Street, S$20-$60. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

T'ang Quartet in concert

The T'ang Quartet collaborates with cellist Carter Enyeart  to perform Schubert's String Quintet in C Major and with pianist Thomas Hecht for Schostakovich's Piano Quintet. Tue 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall,  1 Esplanade Drive, S$30-$70. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

A Twist of Fate

A comedy full of twists and turns, about a  Straits Chinese family in Singapore. Stars Laura Michelle Kelly  who recently won a Laurence Olivier Award in London for her part in Mary Poppins. Fri-Dec 4, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$28-$98. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Yefim Bronfman plays Tchaikovsky

Russian-born pianist Yefim Bronfman  plays Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Fri, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, S$15-$80. Inquiries: www.sistic.com

Tokyo

The Nutcracker

Leading Japanese dancer Tetsuya Kumakawa  and his K Ballet troupe perform.Tchaikovsky's  work. Wed-Thu, 6.30pm, Sat, 2pm and 6.30pm, Nov 20, 3pm, Bunkamura Orchard Hall, 24-1 Dogenzaka 2-chome Shibuya-ku, 7,000- 18,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3234 9999 or www.bunkamura.co.jp

Oasis

British rock band perform tracks from their album Don't Believe the Truth. Fri and Nov 21, 7pm; Nov 20, 6pm; Yoyogi Daiichi Taiikukan, 7,000 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3444 6751

Becky Yee: Back to the Streets

The photographer examines the dying world of the city's shotengai, or shopping streets and its outlandishly-dressed shoppers.  Sun and public holidays, noon- 5pm, Nakaochiai Gallery, 4-13-5 Nakaochiai, Shinjuku-ku, free. Inquiries: (81 3) 5988 78s30 or nakaochiaigallery@yahoo.com Ends Nov 20

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

For a complete listings service, e-mail totallyhk@scmp.com



The Planner