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Chinese Theatre Circle
For a low-key introduction to Chinese opera, come to a teahouse evening organised by this nonprofit group. Every Friday and Saturday night at there's a brief talk (in English) about Chinese opera, followed by a short Cantonese opera excerpt performed by professional actors in full costume. The whole thing lasts around 45 minutes. Bookings recommended. Opera Karaoke also transpires.
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Esplanade - Theatres On The Bay
Where to begin? In the outstanding Concert Hall, the world-class theatre, the host of smaller performance spaces? The Esplanade roused Singapore from its artistic coma and placed it firmly at the centre of the Asian arts world. There are more than 1,000 performances in here every year, so there's no excuse for missing a chance to visit.
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Gold Dust
Never seen a drag queen in traditional Thai dress lip-sync to Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive ? Lose your cherry with veteran dragster Kumar who gyrates his way through everything from Canto-pop to Hindustani hits. Keep a low profile - things can get personal.
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Guinness Theatre
Part of the Substation experimental-arts complex, this small theatre (painted Irish stout black) promotes works by emerging local artists. Many shows are free, some have ticket prices. There are also regular workshops for poetry, painting and suchlike.
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Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble
This cutting-edge bilingual theatre company produces a strong range of international and local works. Productions have included Britain's Beautiful Thing , a gay love story transported from a British housing estate to a Singaporean HDB block; Shopping and F***ing ; and Ibsen's A Doll House . It also stages traditional Chinese performances.
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