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London

London

TheatreThe National Theatre's hit play War Horse, adapted by Nick Stafford from Michael Morpurgo's novel, arrives in the West End's New London Theatre on March 31st. Advance booking recommended. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/warhorse.

BalletThe Royal Ballet presents 3 Short Works, featuring music by Bizet, Kurt Weill and Michael Nyman. Guest vocalist for the Weill is Martha Wainwright. Royal Opera House. January 31st, February 6th, February 19th-21st. www.roh.org.uk.

RockThe NME Awards Tour 2009 lands at Brixton Academy with the significant line-up of Glasvegas (above), Friendly Fires and - one of this year's hot tips - White Lies. February 21st. www.nme.com/gigs.

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New York

SculptureTo coincide with New York's Asia Week, UK art dealer Rossi & Rossi presents Facing the Music: Masks from the Himalayas, 30 such items from a private collection. Neuhoff Gallery, 4th Floor, Fuller Building, 41 East 57th Street. www.rossirossi.com.

AntiquesThe 55th Winter Antiques Show includes a bronze statue of the Egyptian god Ptah (guide price $500,000/ €385,000). Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 67th Street. Until February 1st. www.winterantiques show.com.

Amsterdam

Museum opening

The restored Hermitage Amsterdam, an offshoot of St Petersburg's impressive museum, opens to the public in June. Its inaugural exhibition will be At the Russian Court, a display of more than 1,800 treasures. www.hermitage.nl.

ExhibitionVan Gogh and the Colours of the Night is the first dedicated exhibition of Vincent van Gogh's representations of the evening and night. Van Gogh Museum, Paulus Potterstraat 7. February 13th to June 7th. www.vangogh museum.nl.

Tony Clayton-Lea

Tony Clayton-Lea

Tony Clayton-Lea is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in popular culture