Theatre An Evening With Sir Peter Ustinov. Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Wan Chai. November 28-29, December 2-3, 8 pm. $480, $280. Urbtix on 734-9009.
Actor, director, novelist, playwright, producer and even the voice behind the guided tour at Beijing's Forbidden City: are there any bounds to this man's talents? Ustinov, who is in his 70s, dons his raconteur hat for four one-man shows. His varied career in show business (he has won two Oscars and played Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot in two films, among other projects) has provided him with plenty of fuel for thought. Sources say his shows are a side-splitting experience, a combination of wit and wisdom.
Music Cyndi Lauper. Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wan Chai, 8 pm. November 28-29. $480, $380. Urbtix on 734-9009.
The irrepressible Lauper is in town to rattle through her greatest hits and, to be fair, she has a tidy pile of them. Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Time After Time, True Colours and I Drove All Night are just some of the sing-along specials which have been grouped together on her latest album, Twelve Deadly Cyns ... And Then Some. The New York girl started with a band called Blue Angel in 1979 and began her solo career in 1983. Her penultimate album, Hat Full Of Stars, featured collaborations with Mary Chapin Carpenter and Rob Hyman. Ought to be a good night out.
Radio Free Hong Kong. Music Union, 1/F Comfort Building, 88 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. November 29, 8.30 pm-11.30 pm. $30.
The guys from RFHK have found a new home and will be championing the cause for local bands with a live music slot every Tuesday. Highlights will include skiffle group Rough Lovers, folk/rock outfit Demeter, Black and Blue and Huh?!, who are well known on the live circuit. Sea Music (the company behind RFHK) is also planning another RFHK CD to follow up on the success of Volume One and will be scouting for new talent. Bands with original material who are interested in playing live can contact Sea Music on 368-3776 or Music Union on 312-2688.
Classical music Ivo Pogorelich. Sha Tin Town Hall. November 30, 8 pm. $320, $240, $160, $80. Urbtix on 734-9009.