Established in 1981, the Chinese Theatre Circle (CTC) has been promoting the art of Chinese Opera, dance and music in Singapore and beyond. It has staged more than 2,000 performances in Singapore and 23 countries and territories including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Romania, Scotland, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and the USA. Its signature opera “A Costly Impulse” was recorded “live” in Beijing in 1993 and subsequently broadcast nationwide to a viewership of 700 million people.
In March 1995, it became the first non-profit professional performing Chinese Opera company in Singapore and was subsequently awarded the Excellence for Singapore Award in 1997 for its efforts in promoting Chinese Opera in Asia and in the world.
CTC is noted for its pioneering efforts in creating awareness of Chinese Opera. In 1984 CTC initiated the “Bringing Chinese Opera To The People” series by performing at community centres.
CTC made its debut in schools and junior colleges in 1995 through its Arts Education Programmes. In June 1998, CTC started the first Chinese Opera Teahouse in Chinatown in Singapore to create greater opportunities for the appreciation of Chinese Opera.
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