Opera Backstage Tours by Nick Shen | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12021-06-28T11:59:12+08:00PeatixAsian Civilisations MuseumOpera Backstage Tours by Nick Shentag:peatix.com,2019:event-7143042019-06-28T18:00:00SGT2019-06-28T18:00:00SGTJoin us for this exclusive backstage tour hosted by Chinese opera star Nick Shen Weijun and the 155-year-old Lao Sai Yuan Teochew Opera Troupe. This workshop is part of the offerings for Asian Culture Music Series: A Night at the Chinese Opera, happening 28 and 29 June only at the Asian Civilisations Museum.The tour is conducted in English and Chinese and is suitable for children aged 5 and above. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Strictly no exceptions will be made.About Nick ShenNick has a deep affinity for Chinese opera and is adamantly working to keep this traditional art form alive in Singapore. He believes that the stories portrayed in Chinese opera are very meaningful and steeped in moral values and life experiences. To make Chinese opera enticing to people, especially the Singaporean youth, Nick has created a hybrid genre of traditional Chinese opera dance with Western magic techniques. Performances are conducted on stage in various Chinese dialects, with English subtitles in order to overcome the language barrier. His works have been featured in local and overseas media, including China Phoenix TV Station in 2015, and Taiwan Da Ai TV Station in 2014 and 2015. Nick has also been the creative director for many Chinese opera performances, including a multi-racial Chinese Opera performance – the first in Singapore – with Malay and Indian friends for Shan You Counselling Centre, and Esplanade’s Mid-Autumn Festival from 2014 to 2016.Frequently Asked Questions1. Do I need any experience/ knowledge of Chinese opera to join this tour?No experience/ knowledge is needed! This tour is suitable for beginners and children age 5 and above. 2. What is Asian Culture Music Series: A Night at the Chinese Opera all about?Spend a night at the Chinese Opera with us, and dive deep into the theatrics and spectacle of this cultural treasure! For two nights only, the museum plays host to a kaleidoscopic showcase across song and dance, live music, martial arts, film, colourful costumes, and more. Go backstage with a pioneering opera troupe, or be transformed into a Chinese Opera superstar through workshops, elaborate costumes, and the iconic stage make-up. Enjoy 50% off our newest special exhibition, Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture, during festival timings on 28 and 29 June.You can also find out more information here.3. Why do we have to put down a refundable deposit of $10/pax?As the tour spaces are highly limited, this is to ensure that the facilitators' times are fully utilized. The deposit will be refunded 24 hours after the event.4. I have more questions!We'd be happy to answer them for you! Drop us a note via peatix or email us at nhb_acm_prog@nhb.gov.sg.Terms & Conditions1. A refundable deposit of $10/pax is collected upon registration on Peatix. This deposit will be refunded 24 hours after the event (standard Credit Card refund windows apply). In the event of no-show, the deposit will be forfeited.2. Please be punctual for the registration. We reserve the right to open the spaces for walk-in participants to latecomers.Updatestag:peatix.com,2019-06-23 06:37:352019-06-23 06:37:35The event description was updated. Diff#446508