Arts guide: Aug 23 to 31

SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL 2014. The annual nocturnal spectacle lights up the areas around the National Museum, Singapore Art Museum, SMU and Armenian Street with a series of performances and other events to keep you busy through the night. Aug 23, 29 and 30, 7pm to 2am, various venues at the Bras Basah District. Free admission. For more info, visit http://www.sgnightfest.sg.

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS. This year’s edition continues with a slew of events including this week’s Richard Move’s Martha@... The 1963 Interview and Seo Jae-hyung’s The Chorus; Oedipus. Next week you’ll have: Sambaso by Mansaku Nomura, Mansai Nomura and Hiroshi Sugimoto; and Mamela Nyamza’s double-bill I Stand Corrected and Hatched. Until Sept 21. Tickets from SISTIC. For more info, visit https://www.sifa.sg/

PESTA RAYA 2014. The Esplanade’s annual festival celebrating the Malay artists features both ticketed and free performances. This year’s shows include: Wanita, Aidli “Alin” Mosbit’s take on the `60s satirical play The Women, and the coming-of-age story Kuat Ketam Kerana Penyepit, Kuat Burung Kerana Sayap. Aug 28 to 31, various times and venues at The Esplanade. Tickets from SISTIC. For more info, visit http://www.pestaraya.com/.

MIES JULIE. Singapore Repertory Theatre brings the critically acclaimed adaptation of the hard-hitting Strindberg classic Miss Julie. Staged by Baxter Theatre Centre from Cape Town, director Yael Farber’s reimagines the piece as set in South Africa 18 years after the end of apartheid. Aug 27 to Sept 13, 8pm, DBS Arts Centre — Home Of SRT. Tickets from S$50 to S$70 at SISTIC. R18 (Some sexual content and nudity)

NOISE: THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME. The National Arts Council kicks off this year’s Noise Festival with an exhibition of works by young artists under its apprenticeship programme. This year’s batch includes 51 artists who have undergone training under artists, photographers, designers and film-makers and responded to the theme In Transit. Until Sept 7 at SAM@8Q. For more info, visit http://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg.

HOTPANTS. Legendary music man Dick Lee revisits his 1997 musical comedy set in the early 1970s, about 10 quirky characters going through social and cultural changes of the time. Written and directed by Lee himself and starring well-known personalities Denise Tan, Nikki Muller, Tabitha Nauser and Joakim Gomez. Till Aug 30, various times, Drama Centre Theatre. Tickets from S$53 to S$83 at SISTIC.

CAVALIA. Dubbed as an “equestrian ballet” and the creation of Normand Latourelle (co-founder of Cirque Du Soleil), Cavalia is a multi-media, multi-disciplinary show, dedicated to showcasing equine-human relationships. Till Sep 14, various times, Under the White Theatre Tent, Bayfront Avenue, next to Marina Bay Sands. Tickets from S$58 to S$308 from SISTIC. For more info, visit www.cavalia.net/singapore

HAPPINESS AND PEACE. An exhibition by Malaysian artist Lee Sin Bee, his first solo show in Singapore, that looks at the material culture of a bygone Perankan era. Until Aug 31, 2pm to 8pm, Utterly Art, 20B Mosque Street (Level 3). Free admission. By appointment at 9487 2006.

EDO POP: THE GRAPHIC IMPACT OF JAPANESE PRINTS. An exhibition of over 50 Japanese woodblock prints, including iconic pieces from renowned ukiyo-e artists like Hokusai, Hiroshige and Utamaro. Until Sept 13, 10am to 7pm, at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay. Free admission. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. For more info, visit http://www.stpi.com.sg.

SENSORIUM 360°. A multi-sensory art exhibition that encourages viewers to tap into their various senses of taste, sound, smell and touch. Featuring new works from artists from Singapore and South-east Asia. Ongoing at the Singapore Art Museum. For more info, visit http://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg.

MACHINE FOR (LIVING) DYING IN. With a title piece inspied by quotes from architects Le Corbusier and Douglas Darden, Michael Lee’s new solo show looks at notions of memory and fiction. It comprises collages, installations and a video work. Until Sept 21, 11am to 7pm, Yavuz Fine Art, 51 Waterloo Street, #03-01. Free admission. Mondays and public holidays by appointment.

TEMPUS FUGIT. Singaporean artist Jason Lim’s latest show will comprise two elements. The first looks at his performance art practice from 1994 to the present while the second presents a selection of photos taken from more recent performances. Until Sept 5, 11am to 7pm, Gajah Gallery, MICA Building, 140 Hill Street, #01-08. Free admission.

DANCE LIKE A MAN. Reportedly the longest running Indian play in English, it tells the story of two dancers past their prime and of their daughter, who’s at the brink of making it big, creating tensions in the family. Written by Mahesh Dattani. Aug 30, 7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel. Tickets from S$50 to S$160 at SISTIC.

THE FRANKENSTEIN FREAK SHOW. An exhibition by Kult inspired by Mary Shelley’s creature, it features Frankenstein-inspired portraits created by 24 artists from Singapore and beyond. There will also be a massive “Frankendoll” in the space. It’s part of the inaugural Creatory Vol 1—Local Is Lovely festival that will take place in a disused warehouse space. Aug 23, 11am, to Aug 24, 10pm, 37 MacTaggart Road. Tickets from S$28. For details, visit http://www.creatory.sg/.

MASS HYSTERIA RELAPSED. AmOK Collective, Indignation SG and Sayoni presents this show that features words, performances and music by Ad Maulod, Germaine Yeo, Mrylyn Tn, Rak Shakalaka, Sage Lee, Stephanie Dogfoot, Vanessa Victoria and Illi Syaznie. Aug 24, 3pm and 8pm, Play Den, The Arts House. Tickets at $15 from the box office or at the door.

NO SUBSTANCE. Teater Ekamatra teams up with sound artist Zul Mahmod for this installation of glassware and copper pipes at its studio in Aliwal Arts Centre. It launches the company’s new two-month artist residency programme that aims to embrace new multimedia forms and disciplines. Aug 28 to 30, 12pm to 7pm (with a presentation at 8pm), Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal Street, Grey Matter, #02-10. Free admission tickets from http://nosubstance.peatix.com.

POINT BLANK. An exhibition by Malaysian artist Ruzzeki Harris, whose style has moved on to figurative surrealism. In these works, his subjects float on grey backgrounds as if the images were plucked from a nearby alley. Aug 28 to Sept 14, 11am to 7pm, Chan Hampe Galleries, Raffles Hotel Arcade, #01-21. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

THEATRICAL FIELDS. The latest exhibition at the CCA looks at artistic practices that use theatricality in performance, film and video. It coincides with the ongoing Singapore International Festival Of Arts and will feature major video installations by Judith Barry, Stan Douglas, Joan Jonas, Isaac Julien and Constanze Ruhm. Until Nov 2 at Centre for Contemporary Art Exhibition Centre, Gillman Barracks, 43 Malan Road. Free admission.

CONNECTING WITH THE PAST THROUGH WATERCOLOURS. The exhibition will showcase a series of nostalgic scenes and iconic streets and buildings of old Singapore painted by Francis Tan. This theme is very much inspired by the reality of modern Singapore’s rapidly evolving landscape. Aug 31 to Sept 14, Signature Art House, 19 Tanglin Road #02-39, Tanglin Shopping Centre.

TABLED BY YEE I-LANN. An ongoing solo show featuring the Malaysian artist’s various works from her portfolio that draws from her distinct photomedia-based practice, including Picturing Power, Tabled, YB Series, among others. Until Sept 7, noon to 7pm, Silverlens, Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road, #01-25. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

MUHAMAD “UCUP” YUSUF: BEHIND NEW WORLD ORDER. An exhibition of recent drawings, paintings and woodblock prints by the Indonesian artist. Until Sept 14, noon to 7pm, Tomio Koyama Gallery, Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road, #01-26. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

THEY LAY THEIR HEADS ON A SOFT PLACE. This solo show by Indonesian artist Ivan Sagita — one of the artists associated with the Jogja surrealism movement of the `80s — features a new body of work comprising painting, photography and sculpture. Until Sept 18, noon to 7pm, Equator Art Projects, Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road, #01-21. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

THE ART OF LINE: CONTEMPORARY CHINESE INK AND BRUSH. A group show that looks at the idea of lines in the Chinese art form. Includes works by six Chinese contemporary artists: Lan Zhenghui, Qiu Deshu, Qin Yufen, Qiu Deshu, Wang Dongling, Wang Tiande, and Zhang Wei. Until Sept 21, 11am to 7pm, Pearl Lam Galleries, Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, #03-22. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

A DRAWING SHOW. A look at the medium of drawing from artists Ian Woo, Wong Lip Chin, Boedi Widjaja and Jaitip Jaidee. Curated by Louis H. There will be an artist talk held on today, Aug 23, at 4pm. Until Sept 14, noon to 7pm, Yeo Workshop, Gillman Barracks, 1 Lock Road, #01-01. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

JIMMY ONG. The self-titled exhibition features the charcoal drawings of the prolific artist, including recent ones from his Nassim Hill Revisited series. Until Aug 31, 11am to 7pm, FOST Gallery, Gillman Barracks, 1 Lock Road, #01-02. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

THE ART OF CELEBRATION. An ongoing installation created by Angela Chong takes the form of cakes or icing—these large paper sculptures elevated in the atrium of Scotts Square are imprinted with images of local kuehs and sweets. Until Aug 31 at Scotts Square.