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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions 
Echo of Nature
Mixed-media paintings by Frenchman Youri Leroux and clay and bronze sculptures by his compatriot Antoinette Rozan depict an intimate dialogue between art and nature. Today, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sin Sin Annex,  53-54 Sai St, Central. Inquiries:  2858 5072. Ends today   
Musings
Works by Australian mixed-media sculptor Hanna Hoyne  and American expressionist painter Antoinette Wysocki  reflect on the universal human condition. Today-Sat, 11am-7pm, Cat Street Gallery, 222 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2291 0006. Ends May 15  
Refresh for Spring
Group show of paintings by Tony Bevan, Damien Hirst, Tetsuya Ishida, Andy Warhol, Zao Wouki and others. Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, Ben Brown Fine Arts, 301 Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 9600. Ends May 24 
A Solo Exhibition of Gao Xingjian 
Ink on paper explorations of the  French  artist's inner landscape. A Le French May programme. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 11am-3pm, Ipreciation, Shop LG3, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central. Inquiries: 2537 8869. Ends May 27 
Splendour of Cantonese Opera: Masters Tong Tik-sang  and  Yam Kim-fai
Exhibition (featuring librettos, postbills, film stills and clips, records, stage costumes and Tong and Yam's personal memorabilia) celebrating Cantonese Opera's inclusion on Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, closed Tue, HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, HK$10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Sept 27   
Glittering Beauty
Exhibition of 170 Chinese accessories  such as hair ornaments, bracelets, archers' rings and snuff bottles.  Mon-Wed, Fri, Sun, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, closed Thu, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$10, free on Wed free. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Dec 15  
 Performing Arts  
A Flea in Her Ear
The HK Repertory Theatre's version of Georges Feydeau's farce about a Parisian woman who tries to trick her husband with a love letter she's written. A Le French May programme. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Until May 15, 7.45pm, also May 15-16, 2.45pm, HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900
The House of Bernarda Alba
The HK Academy for Performing Arts performs Federico Garcia Lorca's drama about a widow who, during a lengthy mourning period,   forbids her five daughters from  having romantic relationships. In Cantonese. Until  May 13, 7.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80 HK  Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Lang Toi (My Village) 
French-Vietnamese artists Nhat Ly Nguyen, Lan Maurice Nguyen and Le Tuan Anh's new circus production relates  to Vietnamese culture through acrobatics, balancing and juggling acts. A Le French May programme. May 12-13, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing  Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai,  HK$180-HK$460 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2823 4920 
Three by Shanley
Adam Harris and Micha Sparrow direct The American Community Theatre and Bluenose Production perform John Patrick Shanley's Welcome to the Moon, The Red Coat and Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. In English. May 12-15, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9718 3617   
Danny Summer & Friends  Band Evolution Live 2010 
The Hong Kong rock singer-songwriter-guitarist performs with his friends. May 13, 8pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd,  Hung Hom, HK$150-HK$480 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2323 2811
Theatre Sans Animaux 
The Nonsensemakers' version of Jean-Michel Ribes' comedy  combines linear  storytelling with a smattering of  farce. A Le French May programme. In Cantonese. May 13-16, 18-22, 8pm, also May 15-16, 22-23, 3pm, HK Repertory Theatre Black Box Theatre, 8/F Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd  Central, Sheung Wan, HK$160 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2111 5999  
Lovin' You
Legend Infinity's drama about a couple who become business competitors after they break up. In Cantonese. May 14, 7.15pm, May 15, 2.30pm, 7.15pm and May 16, 2.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3568 4034
Lady Windermere's Fan
Choi Hung Drama Association performs Oscar Wilde's  satire about a  woman who considers leaving her husband  after she  suspects he's been unfaithful.  In Cantonese. May 14-15, 7.45pm, May 15-16, 2.45pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9499 5983
Behind the Ladies
Know Space presents dances choreographed by Ada Ho, Chris Lam, Emma Wong, Dela Cheung, Christy Siu and Fei Fei. May 14-15, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 345 Queen's Rd Central, Sheung Wan, HK$140 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 9623 7732
Snow White
Ballet Preljocaj performs choreographer Angelin Preljocaj's contemporary romantic ballet reimagining of the fairy tale about a beautiful princess who escapes from her jealous, wicked stepmother to live with seven dwarves. With music by  Gustav Mahler. A Le French May programme. May 14-15, 8.15pm, May 16, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$780 Urbtix. Inquiries: frenchmay.com
The Edge
Jiang Hu Er Nu's drama about a group of young people intent on pursuing their dreams. In Cantonese. May 14-16, 8pm, also May 15-16, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, Kowloon HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9804 0454
Dear Victoria
Trinity Theatre's musical about a man who remains deeply attached to his long-gone first love.  In Cantonese.  May 15, 8pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, HK$200-HK$210 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2574 4968
Beethoven's Fidelio -  Opera in Concert 
Edo de Waart conducts singers Simon O'Neal, Susan Bullock, Jon-Michael Ball, Lisa Larsson, Kristinn Sigmundsson and Eike Wilm Schulte, the Shanghai Opera House Chorus and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra performing music from Beethoven's opera about a woman who disguises herself as a prison guard to rescue her husband from  captivity. In German with Chinese and English surtitles. May 15, 17, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$180-HK$520 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2332
Nemanja Radulovic & HK Sinfonietta
Yip Wing-sie conducts the Belgrade-born violinist and the Hong Kong orchestra playing Faure's Pavane, Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No 3 in B Minor and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. A Le French May programme. May 15, 8pm,  HK City Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place,  Central, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2836 3336
Re/evolution
Hongkonger Victor Ma and Poland's Jacek Luminskyi conceive, direct and choreograph Y-Space's dance exploration of the relations between cultural traditions and modern technology. May 15, 8pm, May 16, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120, HK$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2470 0511 
Extra-curricular 
Actors, Dancers and Singers Sought
The HK Youth Arts Foundation is seeking  people aged 15-25 years to perform in its November production of Rent. Dance auditions: May 22, 10am-6pm; singing auditions: May 29, 10am-6pm. Registration deadline: May 14.  Inquiries: 2877 2625 
How to Appreciate Local  Hong Kong Art
YY9 Gallery curator-artist Movana Chen Li-yun discusses her work and current art market trends in Hong Kong. In English. May 12, 7.30pm (reception, 7pm), Shin Hwa Gallery, 32 Aberdeen St, Central, HK$200, HK$150 (Spanish Chamber of Commerce members), includes two drinks and tapas, booking required. Inquiries: info@spanish-chamber.com
The World of Small Press Publishing
Black Lawrence Press executive editor Diane  Goettel  discusses the small press industry and how it relates to emerging writers. In English. May 12, 6.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$200, HK$100 (Women in Publishing Society members), registration required. Inquiries: events@hkwips.org
Cinema  
The 1st Mexican Film  Festival in Hong Kong
Mexcham (China) presents 11 films from Mexico, including the following two.  May 8-12. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 6909 3735 
Weight Watch + Rough and Vulgar
Double bill comprising Fernando Eimbcke's short film about a female who wishes to lose weight and become the most beautiful woman on earth; and Carlos Cuaron's sports comedy about two half-brothers from a poor rural background who become professional soccer players. In Spanish with  English subtitles. May 12, 7.30pm,  HK Arts Centre.



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