This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew child actor. He is in full make-up and dressed in a red costume and headgear. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows the profile of a Teochew actor off-stage. He has some make-up and wearing a white outfit with a black headgear. His arms are folded and he seems to be waiting for his turn. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew actor getting ready for a performance. Still dressed in street clothes, he is seen holding a mirror in his left hand, whilst putting on lipstick. Lying on the floor behind him is a toddler who is sucking on his bottle. Description by...

This photograph shows a close-up view of a Cantonese actress, playing the part of Kwan Yin. The actress is in full make-up and dressed in a white costume and headgear. She can be seen against a backdrop depicting a pagoda and a tree. Description by Library staff. Title devised by...

This is a photograph of a scene in a Teochew opera. It shows a close-up of an actor and an actress on stage. Both are in full make-up and wearing costumes and headgears. The actress is seen in the midst of delivering her dialogue. Description by Library staff. Title devised...

This photograph shows the audience at a Chinese opera performance. The audience consists mostly of elderly Chinese women seated on chairs with some men standing at the back. The outdoor performance is taking place at night. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew child actor. Still dressed in street clothes, he is in the midst of putting on his make-up. He is holding a lipstick in his right hand, and a mirror in his left hand. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph of a scene in a Teochew opera. It shows the stage with an actor and two child actors in full costume. Several children watch from the side of the stage, except for a girl who is sleeping. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a close up of a Teochew actress. She is in full make-up and dressed in a glittery costume and traditional headgear. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows the profile of a Teochew child actress. Although she is in full make-up, she is still dressed in street clothes. Behind her are some stage props. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph of a scene in a Teochew opera. It shows two actresses on stage. The actress on the left is wearing a male costume, while the actress on the right is wearing a female costume. Two boys can be seen at the side of the stage. Description...

This photograph shows a close-up view of a Hokkien actor, playing the role of Toa Peh-kong. He is dressed in a black costume and headgear, and sporting a long while beard. The actor is seen holding a mask over his face. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew actress. She is in full make-up and dressed in a glittery costume and headgear. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows the audience at a Chinese opera performance. The audience consists of mostly elderly Chinese men, with some seated with their legs up while watching the outdoor performance that is taking place at night. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew child actress getting ready for a performance. Although she is in full make-up, she is still dressed in street clothes. Behind her are some stage props. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew actress, getting ready for a performance. Although she is in full make-up and wearing a traditional headgear, she is still dressed in street clothes. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph of a scene in a Hainanese opera. It shows a close up of two actresses on stage. Both are wearing costumes and headgears with ostrich feathers. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a Teochew actress, standing in what looks to be the backstage area. She is in full make-up and wearing a black costume, and holding a piece of paper. She seems to be in the midst of rehearsing her lines. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library...

This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew actor getting ready for a performance. The actor is in full make-up and wearing a white costume and a black headgear. The actor can be seen smoking a cigarette, whilst adjusting his headgear. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph that shows a close-up view of the audience at a Chinese opera performance. The audience consists of young and elderly Chinese men. They are watching an outdoor performance that is taking place at night. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew child actress. She is in full make-up and dressed in a red costume and headgear. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph of a close-up view of a Teochew opera cloth in vibrant red and orange, with a dragon motif in the middle and seems to be embroidered with golden thread. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph that shows the front view of the audience at a Chinese opera performance. The audience seen here consists of elderly Chinese men, who are mostly seated for the outdoor performance that is taking place at night. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

This is a photograph of two Chinese opera actresses off-stage posing for a photograph. They are wearing pyjamas with their theatrical make-up, and are sitting on a hammock that has been tied under the stage. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.