Seymour Centre presents
CABARET, COCKTAILS AND KARAOKE
Hosted by Kimie Tsukakoshi
Step into a room where the energy is high, the stories are louder, and the night slips between cabaret glamour and living room ease.
Cabaret, Cocktails and Karaoke is a monthly night that feels like the best party you weren't invited to - until you arrive and are handed a mic.
The night unfolds in two halves.
First, a live cabaret set led by Kimie Tsukakoshi, joined by an ever-changing lineup of incredible Asian-Australian performers - comedy, music, magic and more.
A pianist on the grand, live vocals and a room that's loose, bold and just unpredictable enough to keep you hooked.
Then the room shifts, karaoke takes over and the mic is yours. Bring your anthem. Sing in any language. Whether you're here to perform or just soak it in, this isn't a polished recital, it's a vibe - plus, you never know who might be in the crowd.
Directed by Monica Sayers, this night's got you covered - come for the show, stay to let loose.
Pick a song, take the stage. Consider this your cue.
Featuring sets from Gianna Cheung, Rick Lau, Maybelline San Juan and Christina Zheng.
Kimie honed her craft as a child by singing ‘Lipstick on Your Collar’ on her family’s karaoke machine over and over until she was asked to stop. During a detour into corporate life, Kimie cultivated her love of attention thanks to community musical theatre (Marcy Park x 2, Kim x 2 and Christmas Eve x 1).
After leaving the corporate world behind, Kimie has become a prolific stage and screen actor, working with companies such as STC, QT and La Boite, and in shows like The Bureau of Magical Things and The Family Law. She is currently developing her one woman show The Ring and I, a sexy horror-comedy cabaret based on the 1998 film, 'Ringu', and is also a regular improviser at Improv Theatre Sydney. She is thrilled to be working with this wonderful team on Cabaret, Cocktails and Karaoke.
Kimie’s current go-to karaoke song is ‘You Oughta Know’ by Alanis Morrisette, but she really needs to find a new one before her friends ask her to stop.
Described by the Hollywood Reporter as “Charming” and by her ex as “Too Much”. Maybelline’s “Whip-Smart” comedy has graced national & international stages.
Her award-winning debut show, 'Maybelline is in her Slut Era', sold out its premiere touring accross Australia and to the Hollywood Fringe.
Maybelline began her artistic journey at the 2018 and 2019 Adelaide Cabaret Festivals, returning in 2026 with a successful work-in-progress presentation. Since then, she has been an artist-in-residence at Shopfront and made her theatre debut in 'POV' with re:group.
Rick Lau is a HK-Australian musical theatre and cabaret artist who traded a 6-year IT consulting career for the stage after a clairvoyant in Parramatta told him to sing his heart out. A NIDA "SAD" (Singer-Actor-Dancer program) graduate, his Australian credits include Miss Saigon, Hair and Naked Boys Singing, alongside a 16-year stint in Hong Kong performing in over 50 productions.
He co-founded Theatre 4a, which later evolved into CAAP (Contemporary Asian Australian Performance), and has created 12 cabaret shows including How Now Rick Lau (commissioned by Sydney Opera House), LauZone and My Queer Valentine. Recently, he narrated the audiobook for Mao’s Last Dancer and was the singing voice of Disney’s ultimate villain, King Magnifico, for the HK release of Wish. Rick is of Chiuchow descent and loves tennis, yoga and more tennis.
Gianna Cheung is a Chinese-Australian creative, musician, and stage performer based in Sydney. With a musical journey that began at the age of three, she has built a rich and eclectic career across both classical music and musical theatre. She holds AMusA diplomas in piano (2014) and flute (2015), and completed her Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) at the Australian Institute of Music in 2021.
A seasoned and versatile musician, Gianna has performed extensively as both a soloist and ensemble musician. Her classical work has seen her share the stage with renowned ensembles including the Royal Concertgebouw and London Symphony Orchestra. Gianna has also built a vibrant portfolio as a music director and creative, particularly within Sydney’s independent theatre scene, where she brings a collaborative and music-led approach to storytelling. Offstage, Gianna is also a dedicated music educator and advocate for diversity in the arts, committed to fostering inclusive and empowering spaces where creativity and representation can thrive.
Recent professional credits include Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale (GWB Productions) - Ensemble; Little Women (Josh Robson Productions) - Music Director; Ride the Cyclone (Hayes Theatre Co) - Keys 2, Interim Music Director; and The Dismissal (Squabbalogic) - Assistant Music Director and Music Copyist.
Christina is like petrol station coffee, an unfiltered hot mess. She is also excelling at failing adulthood.
Christina is fresh off her run at the Enmore Theatre as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival and has opened for Jenny Tian. She is also a RAW Comedy 2023 NSW State Finalist.
Monica Sayers was born into a family of cabaret performers. This informed her path towards singing, dancing and acting from childhood.
Her first performance was on board the P&O Fairstar cruise ship, the youngest in the troop of 30 children singing and dancing to Shirley Temple’s On the Good Ship Lollipop. Her massive crepe paper bow pinned to her head overshadowed her performance and stole the spotlight, though it didn’t deter Monica’s curiosity and passion for the craft. She accompanied her parents, who were regular acts on board the cruiseliner, some 4-5 cruises around Asia. From a ripe young age of 3, Monica witnessed many cabaret acts, was babysat by fellow performers and joked and played dress ups in the cruise ship Best Dressed Parade.
Yes, she was once dressed as a clown and as a butterfly. (There is photographic evidence) When time came to pull into port, Monica was lucky enough to see the likes of Mo Award illusionists Ken and Toshi Littlewood, to later hearing the divine vocals of Jacki Love, then onto the vocal triumphs of Chinese superstar, Francis Yip.
Monica’s parents as the cabaret act, The Yin Yan Duo, has had a remarkable influence on her pathway and now it brings her great pleasure to come together with the team of Cabaret, Cocktails and Karaoke to forge a new regular monthly night of entertainment, storytelling and all things Asian.
Joanne Kee, Artistic Director of the Seymour Centre, is reimagining the venue as a contemporary cultural hub where artists and audiences connect, and new voices shape the future of performance.
Previously, as Executive and Creative Producer of Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta, she built the company into a nationally recognised force and a strong ecosystem for artists.
Her broader leadership includes Chair of Ausdance NSW, where she initiated Critical Path; Artistic Director of the Sydney Improvised Music Association; and roles with Sydney Opera House and Arts Council England, reflecting her commitment to equity, representation and bold storytelling.
Dom Mercer is a dramaturg, director and arts programmer. Until recently he was Head of New Work at Belvoir St Theatre, where he also founded and curated 25A in the downstairs theatre.
Over the years he's worked with most of Australia's major theatre companies: STC, MTC, Griffin, Malthouse, STCSA, National Theatre of Parramatta and more — which is a polite way of saying he's been in a lot of rehearsal rooms and programming conversations.
He is terrible at karaoke, but unlikely to be able to resist the urge if Mr Brightside by The Killers came on.
Host Kimie Tsukakoshi
Director Monica Sayers
Artistic Director & Producer Joanne Kee
Artistic & Programming Consultant Dom Mercer
Approximately 150 minutes with a 30-minute interval. No lockouts apply.
| Adult | $49 |
|---|---|
| Book Table of 6 | $45pp |
| Full Time Student* | $35 |
| Pensioner* | $35 |
| Single Seats - No Table (Restricted View) | $35 |
$8 transaction fee applies.
Your ticket includes a complimentary cocktail or mocktail on entry. This offer is not redeemable for cash.
*Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
Recommended for ages 13+.
Photography and videography are welcome, share your experience and tag @seymoursydney and @seymour_cck when posting on socials.
If you’re taking part in karaoke and would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, simply let the audience know before you take the stage.
Infants may be permitted to sit on a guardians lap free of charge.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Approximately 150 minutes with a 30-minute interval. No lockouts apply.
| Adult | $49 |
|---|---|
| Book Table of 6 | $45pp |
| Full Time Student* | $35 |
| Pensioner* | $35 |
| Single Seats - No Table (Restricted View) | $35 |
$8 transaction fee applies.
Your ticket includes a complimentary cocktail or mocktail on entry. This offer is not redeemable for cash.
*Please be prepared to present corresponding ID at your event if requested by our staff. Read more.
Recommended for ages 13+.
Photography and videography are welcome, share your experience and tag @seymoursydney and @seymour_cck when posting on socials.
If you’re taking part in karaoke and would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, simply let the audience know before you take the stage.
Infants may be permitted to sit on a guardians lap free of charge.
If you have access needs, please contact our Box Office staff at 02 7255 1561.
The only authorised ticket seller for this event is Seymour Centre. If you purchase from an unauthorised seller, you risk that your tickets may be fake or invalid.
Kimie honed her craft as a child by singing ‘Lipstick on Your Collar’ on her family’s karaoke machine over and over until she was asked to stop. During a detour into corporate life, Kimie cultivated her love of attention thanks to community musical theatre (Marcy Park x 2, Kim x 2 and Christmas Eve x 1).
After leaving the corporate world behind, Kimie has become a prolific stage and screen actor, working with companies such as STC, QT and La Boite, and in shows like The Bureau of Magical Things and The Family Law. She is currently developing her one woman show The Ring and I, a sexy horror-comedy cabaret based on the 1998 film, 'Ringu', and is also a regular improviser at Improv Theatre Sydney. She is thrilled to be working with this wonderful team on Cabaret, Cocktails and Karaoke.
Kimie’s current go-to karaoke song is ‘You Oughta Know’ by Alanis Morrisette, but she really needs to find a new one before her friends ask her to stop.
Described by the Hollywood Reporter as “Charming” and by her ex as “Too Much”. Maybelline’s “Whip-Smart” comedy has graced national & international stages.
Her award-winning debut show, 'Maybelline is in her Slut Era', sold out its premiere touring accross Australia and to the Hollywood Fringe.
Maybelline began her artistic journey at the 2018 and 2019 Adelaide Cabaret Festivals, returning in 2026 with a successful work-in-progress presentation. Since then, she has been an artist-in-residence at Shopfront and made her theatre debut in 'POV' with re:group.
Rick Lau is a HK-Australian musical theatre and cabaret artist who traded a 6-year IT consulting career for the stage after a clairvoyant in Parramatta told him to sing his heart out. A NIDA "SAD" (Singer-Actor-Dancer program) graduate, his Australian credits include Miss Saigon, Hair and Naked Boys Singing, alongside a 16-year stint in Hong Kong performing in over 50 productions.
He co-founded Theatre 4a, which later evolved into CAAP (Contemporary Asian Australian Performance), and has created 12 cabaret shows including How Now Rick Lau (commissioned by Sydney Opera House), LauZone and My Queer Valentine. Recently, he narrated the audiobook for Mao’s Last Dancer and was the singing voice of Disney’s ultimate villain, King Magnifico, for the HK release of Wish. Rick is of Chiuchow descent and loves tennis, yoga and more tennis.
Gianna Cheung is a Chinese-Australian creative, musician, and stage performer based in Sydney. With a musical journey that began at the age of three, she has built a rich and eclectic career across both classical music and musical theatre. She holds AMusA diplomas in piano (2014) and flute (2015), and completed her Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) at the Australian Institute of Music in 2021.
A seasoned and versatile musician, Gianna has performed extensively as both a soloist and ensemble musician. Her classical work has seen her share the stage with renowned ensembles including the Royal Concertgebouw and London Symphony Orchestra. Gianna has also built a vibrant portfolio as a music director and creative, particularly within Sydney’s independent theatre scene, where she brings a collaborative and music-led approach to storytelling. Offstage, Gianna is also a dedicated music educator and advocate for diversity in the arts, committed to fostering inclusive and empowering spaces where creativity and representation can thrive.
Recent professional credits include Lord of the Rings: A Musical Tale (GWB Productions) - Ensemble; Little Women (Josh Robson Productions) - Music Director; Ride the Cyclone (Hayes Theatre Co) - Keys 2, Interim Music Director; and The Dismissal (Squabbalogic) - Assistant Music Director and Music Copyist.
Christina is like petrol station coffee, an unfiltered hot mess. She is also excelling at failing adulthood.
Christina is fresh off her run at the Enmore Theatre as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival and has opened for Jenny Tian. She is also a RAW Comedy 2023 NSW State Finalist.
Monica Sayers was born into a family of cabaret performers. This informed her path towards singing, dancing and acting from childhood.
Her first performance was on board the P&O Fairstar cruise ship, the youngest in the troop of 30 children singing and dancing to Shirley Temple’s On the Good Ship Lollipop. Her massive crepe paper bow pinned to her head overshadowed her performance and stole the spotlight, though it didn’t deter Monica’s curiosity and passion for the craft. She accompanied her parents, who were regular acts on board the cruiseliner, some 4-5 cruises around Asia. From a ripe young age of 3, Monica witnessed many cabaret acts, was babysat by fellow performers and joked and played dress ups in the cruise ship Best Dressed Parade.
Yes, she was once dressed as a clown and as a butterfly. (There is photographic evidence) When time came to pull into port, Monica was lucky enough to see the likes of Mo Award illusionists Ken and Toshi Littlewood, to later hearing the divine vocals of Jacki Love, then onto the vocal triumphs of Chinese superstar, Francis Yip.
Monica’s parents as the cabaret act, The Yin Yan Duo, has had a remarkable influence on her pathway and now it brings her great pleasure to come together with the team of Cabaret, Cocktails and Karaoke to forge a new regular monthly night of entertainment, storytelling and all things Asian.
Joanne Kee, Artistic Director of the Seymour Centre, is reimagining the venue as a contemporary cultural hub where artists and audiences connect, and new voices shape the future of performance.
Previously, as Executive and Creative Producer of Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta, she built the company into a nationally recognised force and a strong ecosystem for artists.
Her broader leadership includes Chair of Ausdance NSW, where she initiated Critical Path; Artistic Director of the Sydney Improvised Music Association; and roles with Sydney Opera House and Arts Council England, reflecting her commitment to equity, representation and bold storytelling.
Dom Mercer is a dramaturg, director and arts programmer. Until recently he was Head of New Work at Belvoir St Theatre, where he also founded and curated 25A in the downstairs theatre.
Over the years he's worked with most of Australia's major theatre companies: STC, MTC, Griffin, Malthouse, STCSA, National Theatre of Parramatta and more — which is a polite way of saying he's been in a lot of rehearsal rooms and programming conversations.
He is terrible at karaoke, but unlikely to be able to resist the urge if Mr Brightside by The Killers came on.
Host Kimie Tsukakoshi
Director Monica Sayers
Artistic Director & Producer Joanne Kee
Artistic & Programming Consultant Dom Mercer