Arts guide: Feb 22 to March 2

POOR THING. The Necessary Stage’s latest production looks at the issue of road rage in Singapore, as two cars get involved in a minor road accident and the lives of two couples collide. The production will also involve social media. Devised by and stars Siti Khalijah Zainal, Sharda Harrison, Joshua Lim and Dwayne Lau. Directed by Alvin Tan and written by Haresh Sharma. Feb 26 to March 9, 8pm, The Necessary Stage Black Box, Marine Parade Community Building. With 3pm matinees. Tickets at S$31 and S$23 at poorthing.peatix.com.

THE MAD PHOENIX. Based on the tragic life story of the eccentric 20th century Cantonese opera playwright Kong Yu Kau, this hilarious, bittersweet Hong Kong Stage play by Raymond To stars Tse Kwan Ho, Perry Chiu, Lee Lung, among others. Directed by Clifton Ko, it’s presented by MediaCorp VizPro International and Spring-Time Productions. Feb 28 to March 1, 8pm, Kallang Theatre. With a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets from S$48 to S$108 at Sistic.

COSI FAN TUTTE. Singapore Lyric Opera presents this, the most enigmatic of Mozart’s operas. Don Alfonso has a bet with his young friends that their fiancées will take new lovers in a span of 24 hours. Feb 28 to March 3, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre. Tickets from S$28 to S$130 at Sistic. In Italian with English and Chinese surtitles.

THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER. Children’s theatre group I Theatre’s first production of the year about three carefree friends — an ant, a grasshopper and a caterpillar — and the coming of winter. Based on the famous Aesop fable, it’s written and directed by Brian Seward, with music by Julian Wong. Feb 26 to March 15, various times, Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel. Tickets at S$30 and S$32 from Sistic.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN. A Chinese adaptation of the Arthur Miller classic about a simple salesman trying to keep his job and dignity—transplanted into Singapore. Presented by The Very Quiet Studio. Feb 27 to March 2, 8pm, Drama Centre Theatre. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$30 to S$48 at Sistic.

THE 5TH SINGAPORE SHORT FILM AWARDS. Screenings of the 111 submissions for the fifth edition of the awards, including nominees in the various categories like documentary, drama, experimental film. Presented by The Substation Moving Images and co-organised with Objectifs: Centre For Photography And Film. Feb 24 to March 2, 7.30pm (weekday) and noon (weekend), The Substation Theatre. Admission by donation.

ARMA BLANCA. The Mexican collective comprising a group of young contemporary artists makes their Singapore debut with a show featuring drawings, sculpture, photography, installation, paintings, among others. Feb 27 to March 29, 11am to 7pm, Collectors Contemporary, Petro Centre #01-03, 5 Jalan Kilang Barat. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

M/B LOCOMOTE. Filipino artist Diokno Pasilan constructs portraits from rust and into rice containers as he explores the motions of islander people and weaves stories. Feb 28 to March 23, 11am to 7pm, The Drawing Room, Gillman Barracks, 5 Lock Road. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

MY FAIR LADY. This beloved musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion comes to Singapore. Eliza Doolittle is a Cockney flower girl who’s the subject of a wager by snobbish Professor Henry Higgins who thinks he can turn her into a “proper lady”. Presented by Base Entertainment and MediaCorp VizPro. Feb 11 to March 2, 8pm, Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. With 2pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$95 at Sistic.

RAINBOW VOICES: AN EXHIBITION. An exhibition of writings by beneficiaries of the Singapore Association of Mental Health after a series of workshops conducted by poet Cyril Wong last year. It is held in conjuction with the launch of the Rainbow Voices anthology. Feb 19 to March 14, 10am to 10pm, The Arts House, Print Gallery. Free admission.

A STARTLING DREAM. The Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Dance Theatre collaborates with award-winning Chinese choreographer Xiao Yan Ying for this dance-drama adaptation of The Peony Pavilion. Feb 22, 8pm, Kallang Thaetre. Tickets from S$38 to S$68 at Sistic. In Mandarin with English subtitles.

TIMELESS LOVE. NUS Chinese Dance present stories on the enduring nature of love set before a backdrop of an ever-changing sand painting, which brings together visual and performing elements. Feb 23, 8pm, University Cultural Centre Hall, NUS. Tickets at S$16.50 and S$19.50 from Sistic. In English and Mandarin.

FAT PIG. Pangdemonium presents this award-winning comedy by Neil LaBute about plus-sized librarian Helen, who is the object of affection by handsome Tom. Stars Frances Lee, Gavin Yap, Elizabeth Lazan and Zachary Ibrahim, and directed by Tracie Pang. Feb 13 to March 2, 8pm, DBS Arts Centre — Home Of SRT. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$30 to S$55 at Sistic.