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Arts guide: Nov 29 to Dec 7

INVISIBILITY. The Intercultural Theatre Institute presents this re-telling of Quah Sy Ren’s seminal play as the final production of its 2014 cohort. First staged in 1996 in Mandarin, it’s directed by Drama Box’s Kok Heng Leun, who draws upon diverse texts by writers such as Dostoyevsky, Fernando Pessoa and Lu Xun. Until Nov 29, 3pm and 8pm, Drama Centre Black Box. Tickets at S$25 from Ticketmash.

INVISIBILITY. The Intercultural Theatre Institute presents this re-telling of Quah Sy Ren’s seminal play as the final production of its 2014 cohort. First staged in 1996 in Mandarin, it’s directed by Drama Box’s Kok Heng Leun, who draws upon diverse texts by writers such as Dostoyevsky, Fernando Pessoa and Lu Xun. Until Nov 29, 3pm and 8pm, Drama Centre Black Box. Tickets at S$25 from Ticketmash.

VERVE — AN ARTS FESTIVAL. Presented by the students of Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Diploma in Arts Business Management, it’s a whole-day affair comprising 23 programmes including, among others, a music showcase, dance workshops and, a festival bazaar and a community art project. Dec 6, 10am to 10pm, The Arts House. Tickets at S$12 from http://verveartsfest.peatix.com or the venue. For more information, visit http://www.verveartsfest.com.

DON QUIXOTE. Singapore Dance Theatre’s year-end production based on the classic Miguel de Cervantes novel. First done by the Bolshoi Ballet in the 1800s it is the first classical ballet in seven years that SDT has added to its repertoire. Dec 4 to 7, 8pm, Esplanade Theatre. With 1pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$30 to S$70 at SISTIC.

2014 UOB PAINTING OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION. A showcase of the winning works at this year’s edition, including Singapore’s winner Om Mee Ai’s N-PIN56L and the overall regional winner Antonius Subiyanto’s Old Stock Fresh Menu. Dec 2 to Feb 28, 2015, UOB Art Gallery, UOB Plaza 1, 80 Raffles Place. Free admission.

PARADISE. Teater Ekamatra’s year-end show takes place in the city of Kesamet, where life’s problems have seemingly been solved. We meet Dan, who works in a factory, who tells his friend Talulah he is ready to die. Written by Zizi Azah, it’s directed by Rizman Putra and stars Becca D’Bus, Crispian Chan, Jean Toh, Ang Hui Bin and Maimunah Bagharib. Dec 4 to 7, 8pm, Drama Centre Black Box. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets at S$35 from SISTIC.

VIJAI NATHAN: GOOD GIRLS DON’T. BUT INDIAN GIRLS DO. Russell Peter’s favourite comic performs in Singapore for the first time and it’s her one-woman comedy about Indian-American identity. Dec 4 to 6, 8.30pm, Tanglin Club Theatrette. Tickets at S$58 and S$68 from SISTIC.

LIKE ME. I LIKE. The ETCeteras’ latest production sees Member of Parliament Baey Yam Keng in his first acting role. Written and directed by Lim Hai Yen, this charity play highlights our obsession with social media and how it impacts the day-to-day interaction of people. Dec 4 to 7, 8pm, SOTA Studio Theatre. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$35 to S$88 at SISTIC. In Mandarin with no English subtitles.

SOLID GOLD NIGHT. Gold 90.5FM’s show lets you boogie the night away with non-stop retro hits from the `70s and the `80s—all with a nice panoramic view of Marina Bay. For more details, visit www.xinmsn.com/gold90 or www.facebook.com/gold905fm. Dec 6, 8pm, ME@OUE , OUE Bayfront, 50 Collyer Quay. Tickets at S$68 (includes free wine).

UBIN DAY 2014 — WAYANG KULIT PERFORMANCE. Watch the story of Pulau Ubin unfoled in the form of a wayang kulit puppet show. A performance that’s part of Ubin Day 2014, it’s suitable for audiences of all ages. Nov 30, 630pm, wayang stage at Ubin Town. Free admission. Register at jason [at] tav.org.sg. For more info, visit http://ubinday2014.wix.com/ubin

CAPTURED! MOMENTS IN JAPAN. An exhibition by Gail Pantin featuring sketches and paintings that transport you to Japan through a series of landscapes, city life and architecture sketches made from her visits to Japan over the years. Until Dec 4, 10am to 6pm, Japan Creative Centre. Free admission. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

INTERSECTIONS: A CROSS-CULTURAL EXHIBITION. A group show featuring selected South-east Asian contemporary artists and five Cuban artists, namely Yoan Capote, Ivan Capote, Douglas Arguelles, Adonis Flores, and Maykel Linares, constitute the Cuban dialogue of the exhibition. Nov 29 to Dec 14, Gajah Gallery, 140 Hill Street. Free admission.

BEGIN…BEGUN — THE ART OF ALAN CHAN. An exhibition by one of Asia’s leading designers, here he brings back rich images inspired by the 5,000-year history of China into the modern world. Dec 5 to Jan 11, 2015, Mizuma Gallery, Gillman Barracks, 22 Lock Road, #01-34. Free admission.

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/.

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. Until Dec 13, various dates and venues. Tickets from SISTIC. For details, visit http://www.the-contact.org

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. Until Nov 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.

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.

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). Until 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. Until Jan 20, 8pm, Resorts World Theatre, Resorts World Sentosa. With 3pm weekend matinees. Tickets from S$58 to S$168 at 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. Until Nov 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. Until 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. Until 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.

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.

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.

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.

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