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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions 
Seoul Auction
Preview of western and Asian modern and contemporary art, including works by Briton Damian  Hirst, Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero, Japanese painter-sculptor Yayoi Kusama and Chinese painter Sanyu, up for auction on Fri, 2pm. Opens today. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Fri, 10am-1pm, Grand Hyatt,  1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2537 1880. Ends Fri  
The Majestic Stage 
The story of classic Cantonese opera theatres told through photographs, architectural plans, models and other artefacts. Daily, 10am-6pm, (Sun and public holidays until 7pm), closed Tue,  HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd,  Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends May 18    
Exploration of Time
Interactive exhibition that shows the changes in the universe over time and explains Einstein's theory of relativity. Mon-Wed, Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, closed Thu, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, HK$25, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends May 24 
Some Rooms
Exhibition taking place across two cities (Hong Kong and Shanghai) featuring works by 14 artists from Hong Kong, the mainland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Osage Kwun Tong, 5/F Kian Dai Industrial Building, 73-75 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2793 4817. Ends May 24 
Photogenic Olympians
Images by Hong Kong photographer Dustin Shum of Beijingers showing their support during the 2008 Summer Olympics. Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm, Lumenvisum, L2-10 Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, 30 Pak Tin St, Shek Kip Mei. Inquiries: 3177 9159. Ends May 24 
Reach for the Heart
Art in Hospital charity group exhibition by 33 artists including Antoinette Rozan, Bai Xincheng,  Fung Ming-chip and Zulkarnaini Rustam. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace,  Mid-Levels; and Sin Sin Annex,  53 Sai St, Central. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends May 29 
David Godbold 
The British-born Irish artist's drawings  focus on intellectual culture and day-to-day living. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11am-6pm. Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends May 30 
Golden Fortune (Good News is Coming)
Thai installation artist Surasi Kusolwong comments on the current world economic crisis with a work that makes use of gold necklaces and five tonnes of thread waste. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends June 7 
Hai Tien
The Chinese painter's new works chronicle her continued search for truth and the origin of life through art. Opens today. Mon-Fri, 11.30am-7pm, Sat, 1pm-7pm, Gallery on Old Bailey, 17 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 7122. Ends July 11 
Performing Arts
A Flea in Her Ear
The HK Repertory Theatre presents Georges Feydeau's  romantic comedy about a Parisian woman who doubts her husband's fidelity. Anthony Chan Kam-kuen directs. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. A Le French May event. Today-Sat, May 19-23, 7.45pm, also  Sat-May 17, 23-24, 2.45pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$140, HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
Huey Lai and Francis Chik
Violinists Lai and Chik play works by Bach, Wieniawski and Paganini. Today, 1.15pm, St John's Cathedral, 4-8 Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk
Bram Stoker's Dracula
The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection's stage adaption of the Irish writer's horror tale about an aristocratic vampire. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today-Fri, 1.45pm, also Today-Tomorrow, 8pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2520 1716
Bloody Hell
Actors' Family's comedy about how a typical Hong Kong family struggles yet thrives during the financial tsunami. In Cantonese. Fri-May 17, 21-23, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd  Central, Sheung Wan, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9080 9389.
Boot-leg Butter-fly
Mcmuimui Dansemble's dance theatre adaptation of a tale about two star-crossed lovers, The Butterfly Lovers. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, 8pm, also May 17, 3.45pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$160-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9050 9421
Cats
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises and The Really Useful Group present Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical theatre adaptation of T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, revolving around a group of cats that gather together at  their annual ball. In English with Chinese surtitles. Fri-Sat, May 22-23, 29-30, June 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 8pm, May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 7pm, May 19-21, 26-28, June 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 7.30pm, also Sat-May 17, 23-24,  30-31, June 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 2pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$350-HK$895 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.lunchbox-productions.com
Michel Dalberto  and the HK Sinfonietta
Yip Wing-sie  conducts the French pianist and the HK Sinfonietta in performing works by Ravel, Franck and Faure, and Julian Yu's arrangement of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition for chamber orchestra. A Le French May event. Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336 
Perry: My New World
Perry So  conducts violinist  Wong Sze-hang,  cellist Fang Xiaomu,  pianist Warren Lee and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing  Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte (Overture), Beethoven's Triple Concerto  and  Dvorak's Symphony No 9 From the New World.  Fri, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030
Pussycat Theatre 
Crystal Kwok directs, produces, writes and stars in a musical dramedy about three women who discuss their mid-life crises during pole-dancing classes.  Also starring  Marsha Yuan,  Margaret  Kutt and  Terence Yin. In English.  Fri-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower  Albert Rd, Central, HK$250, HK$200  (members) HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2521 7251
zZZ Mono Gatali 
Whole Theatre's comedy revolves around three young couples troubled by various  matters in their lives. In Cantonese. Fri-Sat, May 20-23, 27, 29-30, 8pm, also Sat-May 17, 23-24, 28, 30-31, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 8201 2989 
The Seven Boards of Skill
French choreographer Aurelien Bory  directs 14 dancers and acrobats from  the Dalian School of Opera's performance of a modern dance piece inspired by an ancient Chinese geometric puzzle that can be manipulated in a nearly infinite number of combinations. A Le French May event. Fri-Sat, 8.15pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$390 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
Symphonic Fairy Tales
Perry So conducts the HK Philharmonic Orchestra in performing works by  Dukas, Tchaikovsky, Richard Strauss and Ravel.  Sat, 3pm, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030 
Chihiro Yonekura and Chiaki Ishikawa
The Japanese animation song specialists sing J-pop. May 17, 7.30pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$480 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3588 1731
Concerto Rendezvous
Yip Wai-hong conducts pianist Jimmy Chiang (who also conducts), violinist Chen Xi and the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra in performing works by Beethoven, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. May 17, 8pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321
Extra-curricular 
The Monkey in Me: Confusion, Love and Hope under a Chinese Sky 
Caleb Kavon  talks about his novel set in Hong Kong and the mainland about the fall of the American Empire, the current world economic crisis and the crisis of conscience in our culture. In English. Tomorrow, 6.30pm, The Helena May, 35 Garden Road, Central, HK$70, HK$50 (members), includes one drink, registration required. Inquiries: 2259 3456 or gbickley@hkbu.edu.hk
Saving Our Global Heritage
Global Heritage Fund co-founder and executive director Jeff Morgan talks about the large-scale destruction of cultural heritage sites across Asia in recent decades. In English. Tomorrow, 7pm (reception, 6.30pm), The Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central,  HK$200, HK$150 (Asia Society  members), registration required. Inquiries: 2103 9508
Young Musicians Sought
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's Music Office is looking for members for its 16 bands and orchestras and two choirs. Musicians aged 25 years and under can apply. Application deadline: May 17 (for Jun/Jul auditions; training Sept 2009-May 2010). Inquiries: 2802 0657 (HK Island), 2796 2893 (Kwun Tong), 2399 2200 (Mong Kok), 2158 6462 (Sha Tin) and 2417 6429 (Tsuen Wan)
Open Auditions (All Instruments)
The City Chamber Orchestra of HK  is holding open auditions for its 10th anniversary season on May 28, from 9.30am, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. Registration deadline: May 25. Inquiries: 2864 2154 or ccohk99@gmail.com
Seeking Contemporary Dancers
The HK Youth Arts Foundation  is looking for dancers aged 10-25 years to take part in the Standard Chartered Arts in the Park and Swire Island East Urban Dance Festival during the last quarter of 2009. Application deadline: May 29 (for auditions on June 10, 5.30pm-9.30pm). Inquiries: 2877 2656  
Cinema
Serious Playtime: The Modern World of Jacques Tati 
The consulate-general of France and Broadway Cinematheque present works by the French writer-actor-director, including the following film. A Le French May programme. Until May 27. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden,  3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$60, HK$48 (bc VIP members); Palace IFC, Podium L1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$75, HK$63 (bc VIP members) bc.cinema.com.hk or 2388 3188. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
Mr Hulot's Holiday
Comedy about a bumbling man who creates unintentional havoc in Brittany. Today, 8pm, Broadway Cinematheque,  May 17, 9.50pm, Palace IFC.
Chinese Documentary Festival
Visible Record presents documentary features and short films, including the following feature. Wed-May 31. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$30 (opening night), HK$50 (all other days) Urbtix; HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 135 Junction Rd, Kowloon, HK$50. Inquiries: 2540 7859 
Election
Tammy Cheung's documentary about the 2004 Legislative Council elections. In Cantonese, Putonghua and English with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre.



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