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.
Cocktails, Cabaret & 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.
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 Cocktails, Cabaret 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.
Jennifer Wong is a writer, comedian, and presenter/co-author of Chopsticks or Fork?, an ABC series and book about Chinese restaurants in regional Australia. Often described as ‘Australia’s queen of puns’, she's performed sold-out stand-up shows around the country.
She shares her love of books, food, and comedy as the creator/host of FEAST: live events with food stories that take you to unexpected places.
As seen and heard on The Cook Up (SBS), Celebrity Letters and Numbers (SBS), Rick Stein’s Australia (SBS), Thank God It’s Friday! (ABC Radio Sydney), Stop Everything! (ABC Radio National).
Paul Leandre Escorrido (He/They) is an overachieving queer, Filipino performer based in Sydney on Gadigal land, proudly ticking every stereotype you can think of. Originally born in the province of Cavite, Paul has previously lived in the Philippines, Singapore and England before finally migrating to Australia in 2007.
Growing up, like every Filipino kid, Paul was raised on karaoke, Chicken Adobo and melodramatic telenovelas which explains much of his penchant for performance. You most likely recognise him as the friendly face you see at bus stops selling you crackers and salami. But if you’re an annoying theatre kid like he is, you may have seen him in CONVERTED! (ATYP), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Pinwheel Productions, Hayes Theatre Co.) and Once On this Island (Curveball Creative, Hayes Theatre Co.) Longtime observer but first time participant in the cabaret scene, Paul hopes that at best, you laugh at his jokes and at worst, that the performance he gives tonight is like a car crash and you can’t help but watch <3.
Paul hopes he can become a role model for young, queer, and Asian kids trying to find their way.
A Sydney-based composer, vocalist & multi-instrumentalist, Jolin’s work bridges Eastern & Western traditions across theatre, film & concert stages. She trained at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (MMus) and notably performed for SBS’s New Gold Mountain. Her works have been featured internationally and reviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald, underscoring her growing profile.
Recent credits include Moonlit River in Spring 春江花月夜·江鼓渔歌 (Sydney Conservatorium of Music), A Chinese Christmas (FooFrame Production), 29 Days (Short Film), Lady Precious Stream (Flying House Assembly), Three Fat Virgins Unassembled (Slanted Theatre) & Experiencing Kunqu from a Composer’s Perspective (Sydney Conservatorium of Music).
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 Cocktails, Cabaret 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 |
|---|---|
| Full Time Student* | $35 |
| Pensioner* | $35 |
$7 transaction fee applies.
Your ticket includes a complimentary cocktail or mocktail on entry. This offer is not redeemable for cash.
Online bookings close 15 minutes prior to each show start.
*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 |
|---|---|
| Full Time Student* | $35 |
| Pensioner* | $35 |
$7 transaction fee applies.
Your ticket includes a complimentary cocktail or mocktail on entry. This offer is not redeemable for cash.
Online bookings close 15 minutes prior to each show start.
*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 Cocktails, Cabaret 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.
Jennifer Wong is a writer, comedian, and presenter/co-author of Chopsticks or Fork?, an ABC series and book about Chinese restaurants in regional Australia. Often described as ‘Australia’s queen of puns’, she's performed sold-out stand-up shows around the country.
She shares her love of books, food, and comedy as the creator/host of FEAST: live events with food stories that take you to unexpected places.
As seen and heard on The Cook Up (SBS), Celebrity Letters and Numbers (SBS), Rick Stein’s Australia (SBS), Thank God It’s Friday! (ABC Radio Sydney), Stop Everything! (ABC Radio National).
Paul Leandre Escorrido (He/They) is an overachieving queer, Filipino performer based in Sydney on Gadigal land, proudly ticking every stereotype you can think of. Originally born in the province of Cavite, Paul has previously lived in the Philippines, Singapore and England before finally migrating to Australia in 2007.
Growing up, like every Filipino kid, Paul was raised on karaoke, Chicken Adobo and melodramatic telenovelas which explains much of his penchant for performance. You most likely recognise him as the friendly face you see at bus stops selling you crackers and salami. But if you’re an annoying theatre kid like he is, you may have seen him in CONVERTED! (ATYP), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Pinwheel Productions, Hayes Theatre Co.) and Once On this Island (Curveball Creative, Hayes Theatre Co.) Longtime observer but first time participant in the cabaret scene, Paul hopes that at best, you laugh at his jokes and at worst, that the performance he gives tonight is like a car crash and you can’t help but watch <3.
Paul hopes he can become a role model for young, queer, and Asian kids trying to find their way.
A Sydney-based composer, vocalist & multi-instrumentalist, Jolin’s work bridges Eastern & Western traditions across theatre, film & concert stages. She trained at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (MMus) and notably performed for SBS’s New Gold Mountain. Her works have been featured internationally and reviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald, underscoring her growing profile.
Recent credits include Moonlit River in Spring 春江花月夜·江鼓渔歌 (Sydney Conservatorium of Music), A Chinese Christmas (FooFrame Production), 29 Days (Short Film), Lady Precious Stream (Flying House Assembly), Three Fat Virgins Unassembled (Slanted Theatre) & Experiencing Kunqu from a Composer’s Perspective (Sydney Conservatorium of Music).
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 Cocktails, Cabaret 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