This 1971 photograph shows the backstage of a Chinese street opera (wayang). Performers can be seen preparing themselves for the show. One of them is helping a lady performer to style her hair. Title devised by Library staff.

Credit Line

From the Paul Piollet Collection. All Rights Reserved. Paul Piollet and National Library Board Singapore 2012.

Subjects

• Arts>>Performing Arts>>Opera
• Architecture and Landscape>>Streets and Places
• Operas, Chinese--Singapore--Photographs
• Actors--Singapore--Photographs