Arts guide: Nov 22 to 30

KALAA UTSAVAM 2014. The Esplanade’s annual celebration of Indian performing arts. The coming week’s line-up includes The Blind Age by Chowk Productions, Within by Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company - The Drishtikon Dance Foundation, among others. Until Nov 30, various times, at The Esplanade. For more info, visit http://www.kalaautsavam.com/.

AFFORDABLE ART FAIR. It’s back for the second time this year and will feature 102 galleries featuring 800 artists, with works priced from S$100 to S$10,000, with three quarters of it at under S$7,500. Until Nov 23 at the F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard. Tickets from S$12 at SISTIC. For more info, visit http://www.affordableartfair.com/singapore.

M1 CONTACT 2014. The annual contemporary dance festival organised by THE Dance Company features seven productions, a forum, a host of classes and workshops and 90 performers from Singapore and overseas. Nov 27 to Dec 13, various dates and venues. Tickets from SISTIC. For details, visit http://www.the-contact.org

THE WAY WE GO. Checkpoint Theatre presents a play by Joel Tan that sprawls over 12 years and follows the life of a former school principal and her greatest loves: Her best friend and her intellectual partner. Stars Lydia Look, Neo Swee Lin, Patrick Teoh, Julie Wee and Chng Xin Xuan. Directed by Claire Wong. Until Nov 29, 8pm, SOTA Studio Theatre. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets at S$35 from SISTIC.

WAITING FOR GODOT (IRELAND). The Samuell Beckett classic is staged once more here. Until Nov 23, 7.45pm, SOTA Drama Theatre. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$48 to S$88 at SISTIC.

MONKEY GOES WEST. Written by Alfian Sa’at, W!ld Rice’s year-end pantomime riffs off the classic Chinese novel Journey To The West, but instead of a monk, it’s a schoolboy who journeys — from Haw Par Villa to Jurong West. Directed by Sebastian Tan, it stars Chua Enlai, Siti Khalijah Zainal, Sugie Phua and more. Until Dec 13, 7.30pm and 2.30pm, Victoria Theatre. Tickets from S$45 to S$80 at SISTIC.

SINGAPORE ART FAIR. The first international edition of the Beirut Art Fair and inaugural Singapore edition features 59 exhibitors featuring 230 artists. There will be pavilions dedicated to the aforementioned regions, Lebanon and the late Malaysian artist Ibrahim Hussein. Nov 27 to 30, noon to 7pm, Hall 401-403, Suntec Convention Centre, Suntec City. Tickets at S$20 (S$40 for a season pass). For more info, visit http://www.singapore-art-fair.com.

THE ART OF THE POSTER. An exhibition featuring rare, original vintage posters, including those designed by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, as well as pieces from the `20s to the `70s, including those on travel and transportation, household, fashion, movies, pop culture and sports. Presented by Hong Kong-based Picture This Gallery, the only established vintage poster dealer in East Asia (except for Japan). Nov 24 to Dec 1, 10am to 8pm, ION Art, ION Orchard. Free admission.

PETER PAN, THE NEVER ENDING STORY. The classic JM Barrie tale comes to life in this theatrical spectacular that has highflying action, thrilling swordplay and pop songs from the likes of Robbie Williams and Westlife, which have been given a makeover by musical director Matt Dunkley. Nov 27 to Jan 20, 8pm, Resorts World Theatre, Resorts World Sentosa. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$58 to S$168 at SISTIC.

POETRY BOOK LAUNCH. The official launch of Math Paper Press’ first two anthologies: A Luxury We Cannot Afford and the SingPoWriMo 2014 Anthology. The latter comprises poems written last April during Singapore Poetry Writing Month and is curated by poets Ann Ang, Joshua Ip and Pooja Nansi. The former comprises works by 56 Singapore poets who take on the famous quote by one of Singapore’s greatest historical figures. Nov 23, 4pm, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane. Free admission.

SALTATION. Dance Horizon Troupe (Singapore) presents this triple-bill contemporary dance show featuring the works of Benedict Soh, Goh Cheeseng and Peter Gn. Nov 29, 3pm and 8pm, University Cultural Centre Theatre, NUS. Tickets at S$25 from SISTIC.

CITY BALLET ACADEMY’S YEAR END PERFORMANCE 2014. The year-end production from students of City Ballet Academy, featuring excerpts from various ballets such as Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, among others. Nov 30, 4pm, Faith Centre For Performing Arts. Tickets at S$20 and S$52 from SISTIC.

LOCKDOWN. In Hatch Theatrics’ latest, a certain Mrs Nora anticipates the arrival of three very important guests in a school counselling room, but is trapped when a fire breaks out. Nov 28 and 29, 8pm, The Substation Theatre. With a 3pm Saturday matinee. Tickets at S$20 from the box office, 6337 7800 or boxoffice [at] substation.org. Advisory 16 (some coarse language).

SINGLED OUT. An exhibition by creative agency fFurious, art-management.com and Thunder Rock Schoool featuring vinyl records-turned-artworks by 50 local designers and artists. The works are up for auction and proceeds go to Thunder Rock School, which will set up a music education outreach programme for financially disadvantaged children. Until Jan 6, 2015 at tcc — The Connoisseur Concerto, The Gallery, 51 Circular Road. Works can also be seen at http://singledout.ffurious.com AWAKEN THE DRAGON EXHIBITION. An exhibition in conjunction with the Awaken The Dragon Festival 2014 at Jalan Bahar featuring contemporary ceramic works by Singaporean and international artists. Until Dec 13 at Art-2 Gallery, Old Hill Street Police Station. Free admission.

INSIDE CANNES. A photography exhibition by Clotilde Richalet about the world’s most famous film festival, which is part of the 4th Rendezvous With French Cinema event. Nov 29 to Dec 20, 11am to 7pm, Societe Generale Gallery, Alliance Francaise De Singapour. Free admission. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.

THE PHYGITAL WORLD. A group exhibition featuring Jonathan Leong (ZXEROKOOL), Chong Li-Chuan, Jack Youngblood, Jason Lim, Brandon Tay, Benny Goerlach, and VISUAL HIJACK. It offers a satirical commentary on how the online and offline worlds have virtually become seamless. Nov 27 to Dec 7 at Chan Hampe Galleries, Raffles Hotel Arcade, #01-21. Free admission.

APB FOUNDATION SIGNATURE ART PRIZE 2014. Exhibition of the 15 finalist artworks for the triennial competition, including Singapore’s own Ho Tzu Nyen and Robert Zhao Renhui. Until March 15 at the Singapore Art Museum.

DA VINCI: SHAPING THE FUTURE. An exhibition of original works from Leonardo da Vince, the show comprises 26 pages from his largest notebook, the Codex Atlanticus, which collects his most important drawings and writings. Until May 2015 at ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands.

PRACTICE & PERFECTION. An exhibition featuring works by 33 NAFA Fine Art staff and alumni. Among these are Cultural Medallion recipient Wee Beng Chong. Until Dec 7, 11am to 7pm, NAFA Galleries 1 & 2, NAFA Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

BANK ART FAIR. Organised by Korea’s Art People Art Company and first held in Hong Kong last year, this edition will take place at Pan Pacific Hotel with some 50 galleries are set to participate. Until Nov 23 at Pan Pacific Hotel, 7 Raffles Blvd, Marina Square. For more info, visit http://www.bankartfair.com/

SPOT ART. The second edition of this alternative fair features 150 works from 48 emerging artists under the age of 30. Until Nov 25, 11am to 7pm, ARTrium@MCI, 140 Hill Street. Free admission. For more info, visit http://www.spotart.sg/

FOLK WISDOMS: NARRATIVES THROUGH ICONOGRAPHY. A student exhibition that taps into Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage of folklore stories, and presented via drawings, photography, objects and short films. Until Dec 3, 11am to 7pm, Lim Hak Tai Gallery, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 80 Bencoolen Street. Free admission. Closed on Mondays.

JEDD NOVATT SOLO EXHIBITION. An exhibition by the American artist comprising two large sculptures as well as smaller works and collages. Until Dec 4 at Art Plural Gallery, 38 Armenian Street. Free admission.

I LEARNED MY HISTORY FROM THE TV. A painting exhibition by Singaporean artist Samuel Chen that draws inspiration from a popular Chinese period drama series and is linked to his own status as overseas Chinese. Until Jan 17 at Grey Projects, 6B Kim Tian Road, Tiong Bahru. Free admission. The gallery is closed from Dec 7 to Jan 6.

DREAMS OF DESIRE. A solo exhibition featuring Chinese artist Fu Lei’s elaborate oil paintings that highlight the excesses of today’s world. Until Dec 30 at Art Plural Gallery, 38 Armenian Street. Free admission.

BOUNDLESS SEAS: BADA. A group show comprising contemporary ceramics and sculptures by five Korean artists, including well-known ceramist Lee Hun-chung. Until Dec 21 at Space Cottonseed, Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road, #01-24. Free admission.

2HIDE. A solo show by Filipino artist Jose Santos III featuring nine large photorealist paintings and three mixed media installation. Until Jan 8 at Pearl Lam Galleries, Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, #03-22. Free admission.

MODERN LOVE. A group show celebrating LASALLE College of the Arts’ 30th anniversary, featuring 30 artist-graduates, including Ahmad Abu Bakar, Lina Adam, Choy Ka Fai, Amanda Heng, Jeremy Hiah, Zai Kuning, Jane Lee, Lee Wen, Vincent Leow, Justin Lim, Zulkifle Mahmod, Donna Ong, PHUNK, Rizman Putra, Jeremy Sharma, Suzann Victor, among others. Until Feb 1, 2015, 10am to 6pm, LASALLE College of the Arts, various galleries, 1 McNally St. Closed on Mondays and public holidays. Free admission.

MAMMA MIA! This well-loved fun musical about a mother, a daughter and three possible dads — all done to the music of ABBA — is in town. Until Nov 30 at Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. Tickets from SISTIC.

BECOMING AGAIN. An large-scale installation by Korean artist Ran Hwang that transforms the room into a private, virtual garden. Until Dec 31, 10.30am to 7.30pm, Hermes, Third Floor, 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers. Free admission.

BEYOND THE GRID. The year-end show by the Singapore Tyler Print Institute revisits the works of artists who challenge assumptions of the contemporary “Chinese” aesthetic. Includes Hong Zhu An, Lin Tianmiao, Qiu Zhijie, Zhu Wei, and the conceptualist duo Wu Shanzhuan and Inga Svala Thorsdottir. Until Nov 31, 10am to 7pm, Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. Mondays by appointment only. Free admission.

SINGAPURA: 700 YEARS. A journey through Singapore’s history from the 14th century onwards. This immersive exhibition comprises six sections: Archaeology in Singapore, Ancient Singapore (1300–1818), Colonial Singapore (1819–1942), Syonan-To (1942–1945), Road to Merdeka (1946–1965) and Independent Singapore (1965–1975). Until Aug 10, 2015 at Exhibition Galleries 1 and 2, Basement, National Museum of Singapore.

JUNIOR CLAUS. Singapore Repertory Theatre’s new children’s production about Junior Claus, the rebellious heir to the immense empire in the North Pole who runs away and leaves the workshop to the greedy elf Grumpo. Until Dec 14, various times, DBS Arts Centre — Home of SRT. Tickets from S$32 at SISTIC.

HISASHI TENMYOUYA X INDIEGUERILLAS. Japanese and Indonesian cultures meet in this contemporary art exhibition. Until Nov 30, 11am to 6pm, at Mizuma Gallery, Gillman Barracks, 22 Lock Road, #01-34. Free admission.

BAMBANG ‘TOKO’ WITJAKSONO: BATIKKOMIK. The Indonesian artist’s first solo show in Singapore comprises works that experiment with the techniques of traditional batik making. Until Nov 30, noon to 7pm, Equator Art Projects, Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road, #01-21. Free admission. Closed on Mondays and public holidays.

BUDI DAYA. A special exhibition featuring 19 artists and 57 artefacts, including 18 new commissions that explore notions of “culture” from a Malay perspective. Includes paintings, sculptures, installations, embroidery, performance, architecture and video art. Until March 29, 2015, 10am to 6pm, Malay Heritage Centre. Closed on Mondays.

PATH. 6, UNPACKING MY LIBRARY. Boedi Widjaja’s exhibition is part of an ongoing series where he uses drawing, printmaking, video, installation and live art to create a home in the city. It takes off from the gesture of selecting a book from the artist, his father and his daughter’s personal libraries to build a private one. Until Jan 4, 2015 at Jendela Visual Arts Space, The Esplanade. Free admission.

KHOO SUI HOE: AN OVERVIEW PART I. The first of a two-part major show by the Malaysian painter and NAFA graduate who is known for his surreal stylization of masks, figures and landscapes. It comprises 25 paintings from his private collection. Until Dec 14 at The Private Museum, Waterloo Street #02-06. Free admission.