Our pick of city events from sept 16 to 25, 2016

Journey into hyper-reality

New York-based installation and video collage artist Marco Brambilla's first solo exhibition in the city is on. The artist splices together footage from different Hollywood blockbusters in a way that both celebrates and satirizes the genre, creating a provocative visual narrative that produces an endless, repeating stream of epic films.

Dates: Through Oct 4

Venue: Simon Lee Gallery, 304, 3/F Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central

http://www.simonleegallery.com

From Blandings Castle

Following a sell-out year in London's West End, PG Wodehouse's iconic characters - the charming English gentleman Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet Jeeves - arrive in Hong Kong for the first time. Expect a laughathon of epic proportions.

Dates: Sept 14 to 25

Venue: Drama Theatre, 1/F, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

http://www.lunchbox-productions.com/portfolio/jeeves-and-wooster/

Ancient melodies

To mark its 40th anniversary, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra will present a concert featuring musical styles in dynasties of Zhou, Qin, Han and Tang. Musicians will blend in both ancient and contemporary features in the compositions, leading the audience on a tour transcending time and space.

Dates: Sept 23 and 24

Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

http://www.hkco.org/en/Concerts/Bridging-The-Glorious-Dynasties.html

A different step

Hong Kong Ballet's annual showcasing will see a range of cross-genre productions. This year the company has invited young choreographers and dancers to unleash their creative talents by incorporating features from other art forms such as traditional Chinese opera and contemporary dance.

Dates: Sept 23 and 24

Venue: Studio Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

http://www.hkballet.com/en/Whats-On/Productions/Choreographers--Showcase-2016.html

(HK Edition 09/16/2016 page11)