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  • Crowd watching a Chinese opera performance at Clive Street, 1960s [1]

    Arts · Streets and Places · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows a crowd of people watching a Chinese opera performance at Clive Street. The stage is partially visible on the left. Rows of shophouses can be seen at the background. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera performers on a float at a parade during Queen Elizabeth II coronation week

    Arts · Events · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows a group of Chinese opera performers on board a float at a parade which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Photograph taken between 2 - 6 June 1953. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera actors, 1950s-60s [1]

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows two actors from a Chinese opera. They are in full costume and stage makeup, and wearing decorative headdress. Photograph taken between 1950-1969. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera actor, 1950s-60s [3]

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows a Chinese opera actor in full costume and stage makeup posing backstage. Photograph taken between 1950-1969. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera actors performing on stage, 1950s-60s

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows three actors performing on stage in a Chinese opera performance. A male character is leaning towards a female character and is whispering to her while the female character listens intently. Behind them is a boy character. Photograph taken between 1950-1969. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera actor, 1950s-60s [2]

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows an actor from a Chinese opera, in full costume and makeup, with a decorative headdress. Photograph taken between 1950-1969. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Two girls carrying food near a Chinese opera stage at Clive Street, 1960s [1]

    Arts · Streets and Places · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows two girls carrying food in the foreground. Behind them, partially visible, in the middle, is the Chinese opera stage that has been set up at Clive Street. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera at Braddell Road, 1960s [1]

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows actors on stage in a Chinese opera performance at Braddell Road. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Close up of two girls carrying food near a Chinese opera stage at Clive Street, 1960s [2]

    Arts · Streets and Places · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows a close-up view of two girls carrying food in the foreground. Behind them, partially visible on the left, is the Chinese opera stage that has been set up at Clive Street. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Two Chinese opera performers backstage, 1960s

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows two Chinese opera performers backstage. The male and female performers are in full costume and makeup. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Crowd watching a Chinese opera performance at Clive Street, 1960s [2]

    Arts · Streets and Places · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows a crowd of people watching a Chinese opera performance at Clive Street. The stage is partially visible on the left. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera actors, 1950s-60s [4]

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows a Chinese opera actor striking a pose backstage. She is in full costume and makeup. Behind her, stands a boy in costume and painted moustache. Photograph taken between 1950-1969. Title devised by Library staff

  • Chinese opera actors, 1950s-60s [2]

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows two actors from a Chinese opera in full costume and stage makeup, striking a pose. Photograph taken between 1950-1969. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera actor, 1950s-60s [1]

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows an actor from a Chinese opera. She is in full costume and makeup, and wearing a decorative headdress. Photograph taken between 1950-1969. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera at Braddell Road, 1960s [2]

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows actors on stage in a Chinese opera performance at Braddell Road. Photograph taken between 1960-1962. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Chinese opera actors, 1950s-60s [3]

    Arts · Personalities · Daniel, David Danny
    This photograph shows two Chinese opera actors in full costume and makeup, striking a pose backstage. Photograph taken between 1950-1969. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Wayang performance, 1975

    Arts · Heritage and Culture
    This photograph shows a Chinese wayang or opera performance in 1975. On stage are four actors performing in front of the crowd. It coincides with the 39th anniversary celebration of Kim Keng Kok Association (金慶閣). Title devised by Library staff.

  • Wayang performance, mid-1970s

    Arts
    This photogaph shows an outdoor Chinese wayang or opera performance in the mid-seventies, being played in a makeshift yet elaborately set-up stage. Three actors are on stage performing to a packed audience, with some standing near the stage. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Wayang performance, 1975

    Arts · Heritage and Culture
    This photograph shows a Chinese wayang or opera performance in 1975. It coincides with the 39th anniversary celebration of Kim Keng Kok Association (金慶閣). Title devised by Library staff.

  • Wayang performance during Hungry Ghost Festival celebration at Queen Street, 1974

    Arts · Heritage and Culture
    This photograph shows a Chinese wayang or opera performance on a makeshift stage in 1974. An actor is taking centrestage while three other performers are seated on stage facing the altar with their back to the crowd. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Wayang performance, 1975

    Arts · Heritage and Culture
    This photograph shows a Chinese wayang or opera performance in 1975. On the main stage are three actors while two are partially hidden backstage. It coincides with the 39th anniversary celebration of Kim Keng Kok Association (金慶閣). Title devised by Library staff.

  • Wayang performance, mid-1970s

    Arts
    This photograph shows a Chinese wayang or opera performance on a makeshift stage in the mid-seventies. A few children are watching the opera from below the stage. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Wayang performance during Hungry Ghost Festival celebration at Queen Street, 1974

    Arts · Heritage and Culture
    This photograph shows a Chinese wayang or opera performance on a makeshift stage in 1974. Five actors are on stage entertaining a seating audience. Title devised by Library staff.

  • Wayang performance, mid-1970s

    Arts
    This photogaph shows a Chinese wayang or opera performance in the mid-seventies, being watched by a few boys. A heavily-made up actor is taking centre stage while others take a back seat. Title devised by Library staff.

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