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Arts guide: April 5 to 13

TODAY’S PICK: IF THERE’RE SEASONS... The Theatre Practice’s heartwarming musical by Raymond To and Liang Wern Fook is back, directed by Kuo Jian Hong. A-Le moves to New York and meets A-Qiang and, eventually, an aspiring actress named Rose—and their lives are changed. Until April 27, 8pm, Drama Centre Theatre. With 2.30pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$46 to S$76 at Sistic.

The Theatre Practice’s If There’re Seasons. Photo: TTP

The Theatre Practice’s If There’re Seasons. Photo: TTP

TODAY’S PICK: IF THERE’RE SEASONS... The Theatre Practice’s heartwarming musical by Raymond To and Liang Wern Fook is back, directed by Kuo Jian Hong. A-Le moves to New York and meets A-Qiang and, eventually, an aspiring actress named Rose—and their lives are changed. Until April 27, 8pm, Drama Centre Theatre. With 2.30pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$46 to S$76 at Sistic.

ARTISTS FOR ARTIST. A fundraising exhibition for Singapore artist Juliana Yasin, who underwent intensive surgery for cervical cancer. Some 40 artists have contributed works priced between S$300 to S$2,000. Until April 6, noon to 7pm, Utterly Art, 20B Mosque Street. For more information, email Yvonne Lee at lychsg [at] gmail.com.

LIM MU HUE: AN INVENTIVE LIFE. An exhibition that pays tribute to the late artist whose name was synonymous with woodcut prints, featuring 60 works comprising not only the latter but also pieces in oil, acrylic, pastel and ink. Until May 18, 11am to 7pm, Lim Hak Tai Gallery, NAFA Campus 1. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

OVERRIDE. The final presentation by Sculpture Square’s Bureau One team comprising Ang Song Nian, Tan Peiling, Kamiliah Bahdar and Elizabeth Lim features a series of videos that capture the public’s reaction to local sculptures being blocked. April 6, 11am to 7pm, Chapel Gallery, Sculpture Square, 155 Middle Road. Free admission.

MIRRORS IN THE DARK. Cultural Medallion recipient Lee Wen’s latest exhibition comprises new works on paper, self-portraits that draw on real photographs. Until April 27, 1pm to 6pm (closed from Sun to Tue), Grey Projects, 6B Kim Tian Road, Tiong Bahru. Free admission.

THE WEDDING SINGER. The graduation production by LASALLE’s Musical Theatre students based on the `90s rom-com film that was turned into a musical in 2006. April 11 to 16, 8pm, The Singapore Airlines Theatre, LASALLE College of the Arts. With a 2pm Saturday matinee. Tickets at S$15 from Sistic.

DONKEY DIES, FATHER CRIES. evam Stand-up Tamasha’s hit comedy show features tall tales about school life and Indian film motifs, featuring Karthik Kumar, S Aravind, Aswin Rao and Naveen Richard. Until April 6, 3.30pm and 7.30pm, Goodman Arts Centre Black Box. Tickets at S$40 and S$45 from Sistic.

PARTING SHOTS OF A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER. A production by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Youth Drama Troupe revolving around photography. Until April 5, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre Studio. Tickets at S$27 from Sistic. In Mandarin with English subtitles.

ROMEO & JULIET. A production of the Shakespeare classic from TNT Theatre Britain. April 9 to 11, 8pm, Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel. Tickets at S$75 from Sistic.

MOLIERE ET MOI. This Sing’theatre production of a play by Jean-Vincent Brisa intersperses extracts from Moliere’s plays with Brisa’s own story. April 10 to 12, 8pm, Alliance Francaise Theatre. With a 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets at S$49 from Sistic. In French.

SPEAKEASY #11. The latest reading features poets Tania de Rozario and Jollin Tan. April 10, 8pm, Artistry, 17 Jalan Pinang. Free admission.

SINGAPORE INC. A group show from the Lorong 24A Shophouse Series features works that examine Singapore’s attitudes towards materialism. Artists include: Boedi Widjaja, Rajesh Kumar, Rubin Hashim, Victoria Tan, Wu Jun Han, Victor Tan, Calvin Tay. Until April 7, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Lorong 24A, Geylang. Free admission.

BUILDING STOREYS. Tang Ling Nah revisits her early drawings of Suntec City for this solo exhibition featuring a series of charcoal drawings and installations. Until April 14, 11am to 9pm, FAT Gallery, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-381/2, Suntec City Mall. Free admission.

FOURPLAY. Avant Theatre & Language presents four short plays in English by emerging playwrights Bhargav Sri Ganesh (Hangman and 5 Steps), JS Sasikumar (Once More) and Shafie M Haja (Banyan Tree On A Full Moon Night). Until April 10 to 12, 8pm, Goodman Arts Centre Black Box. With a 3pm Saturday matinee. Tickets at S$25 from 9380 3780 (Darshini Sambanthan).

WE, THE INHABITANTS. For their graduation play, students of the NUS Theatre Studies Programme take on Haresh Sharma’s play directed by Natalie Hennedige. April 9 and 10, 8pm, University Cultural Centre, NUS. Tickets at S$22 and S$18 from wetheinhabitants [at] gmail.com.

RAPUNZEL. Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company presents this witty, musical retelling of the fairy tale. Until April 30, various times, DBS Arts Centre—Home Of SRT. Tickets from S$22 to S$35 from Sistic.

SHANGHART SUPERMARKET. Chinese artist Xu Zhen presents this widely acclaimed installation. Until May 18 at ShanghART Gallery, Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, #02-22. Free admission.

FROM THE PEOPLE, TO THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE. The first solo show in the region by Turner Prize nominee Nathan Coley brings together photographic and sculptural work from the past five years. Until May 4, noon to 7pm, Future Perfect, Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road, #01-22. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

ABIOGENESIS: TERHAH LANDSCAPE. An exhibition by Indonesian artist Syaiful Aulia Garibaldi comprising a selection fo works that include stylised paintings of micoorganisms, spore prints and installation art pieces involving mushrooms, moss and orchids. Until May 31, 11am to 7pm, Pearl Lam Galleries, Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, #03-22. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

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