A loving tribute to Chinese comedians and comedy in all its forms. In our childhood, we recall many nights glassy eyed and glued to the television while wolfing down our dinners. There’s a keen sense of nostalgia associated with the act of watching television, remembered mainly as a family activity and one of the few times we truly get to kick back, relax and just … Continue reading Review: Masters of Comedy by Toy Factory
As part of the Singapore Chinese Culture Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza, local theatre company Toy Factory has been specially commissioned to create opening show Masters of Comedy 《天才谐星》, premiering this week! Directed by Goh Boon Teck and written by Johsen Ong, the 90 minute show will be performed in Mandarin, and pay tribute to some of our most iconic local comedians, from Bai Yan all the way to Jack … Continue reading Toy Factory’s Masters of Comedy: An Interview with Judee Tan and Sugie Phua
Ever since its opening a year ago, the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) has seen a steady stream of programmes and an ever rising number of visitors as its visibility increases month on month. With the arrival of its first anniversary, the SCCC ushers in the second edition of the SCCC Cultural Extravaganza, as they celebrate and showcase the diversity and vibrancy of local … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Cultural Extravaganza 2018
Following their 2017 season, the Finger Players return to Victoria Theatre this June with two brand new plays from Resident Director Oliver Chong and Resident Playwright Chong Tze Chien. Playing over the span of two weeks, get ready for Citizen Dog and Framed, By Adolf, promising an entirely new theatrical experience with each show. Read their synopses below, and stay tuned for upcoming exclusive interviews with the cast and … Continue reading Preview: The Finger Players 2018 Season
As perky as Fridays can get, there’s still an entire work day to get through for most people. And nowhere else do you feel it more than in the CBD, as countless office workers drone away tirelessly at their desks, waiting for the weekend. There’s a solution for that though – if you happen to work around the area and love Chinese music, then you’re … Continue reading TGIF Music Station: Chinese Music Comes To The CBD with the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Are you working in the city? Does the weekend seem just out of grasp each time Friday comes along? The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre is here to make your weekends swing by just a little bit faster with the introduction of the all new TGIF Music Station! Held every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, TGIF Music Station brings together some of the very … Continue reading Preview: TGIF Music Station at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
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