Seymour presents
Cabaret, Cocktails and Karaoke
Hosted by Kimie Tsukakoshi
Step into a room alive with Asian creativity, where the energy is high, the mic gets passed around, and cabaret glamour gives way to fun filled karaoke.
CCK is a monthly night celebrating Sydney’s Asian creativity and community — a cultural living room where cabaret gives way to karaoke and everyone gets to be part of the show. Come for the performances, stay for the karaoke, and leave knowing exactly who you want on your karaoke team next time.
This isn’t your average night out. Asian creativity is at the heart of CCK: cabaret first, karaoke second, with the audience becoming part of the show. If that sounds like your kind of room, come as you are and get amongst it.
How the night runs: First up, a live cabaret set led by Kimie Tsukakoshi, with an ever-changing lineup of Asian performers — grand piano, live vocals and a room that keeps things loose. Then the mood shifts, karaoke takes over and the mic is yours. Bring your anthem, sing in any language, solo or with your new karaoke crew. We curate the running order so everyone gets their moment.
With three final performances, this is not an event to be missed!
25 September | Spring has arrived—it's time to sing louder.
Celebrate longer evenings with a fresh mix of live cabaret, cocktails and karaoke. New season. Good vibrations and a lot of songs.
30 October | Step into a world where the spirits are never far away.
Step into a world where the spirits are never far away. Halloween takes on an Asian twist with an evening inspired by the rich traditions of ghosts, spirits and the afterlife that weave through cultures across Asia. Where folklore meets fun, and every voice has its moment to haunt the stage.
27 November | Turn up the volume on your November Summer nights.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Cabaret, Cocktails & Karaoke. Gather your friends, colleagues or family and enjoy a night of live entertainment, delicious cocktails, and crowd-favourite karaoke songs.
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).
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.
A versatile classical-crossover artist, Raph made his professional debut in Opera Australia’s 2012 Melbourne season and, since then, has performed across Australia, and internationally. He is a two-time finalist in the prestigious Herald Sun Aria Competition, a runner-up in the National Liederfest Competition, and a Green Room Award nominee.
Credits include: Eddie Souther in Sister Act: The Musical (Xroads Live/GFO), Passarino/Phantom Understudy in The Phantom of the Opera (HOSH/Opera Australia), Joseph Buquet/Phantom Understudy in The Phantom of the Opera (Opera Australia/Cameron Mackintosh), Papageno in The Magic Flute (Manhattan Opera Studio, USA), Tiridate in Radamisto (Manhattan Opera Studio, USA), Cinderella’s Father in Midnight (Aspect Entertainment), The King in The Sleeping Beauty (Victorian Opera), Rapunzel’s Prince/ Lucinda in Into the Woods (Watch This).
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.
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.
Sound Lounge
| Fri 25 Sep | 7:30pm |
|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Fri 27 Nov | 7:30pm |
Sound Lounge doors and bar open from 6pm.
Approximately 150 minutes with a 30-minute interval. No lockouts apply.
| Adult | $49 |
|---|---|
| Full Time Student* | $35 |
| Pensioner* | $35 |
$8 transaction fee applies.
Take a seat in our intimate cabaret-style room and let the music draw you in. Tickets are general admission, so pull up a chair, meet new friends, and soak up the atmosphere.
Tickets include a complimentary cocktail or mocktail on entry. 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.
Children under the age of 2 years may sit on a guardian's 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.
Sound Lounge
| Fri 25 Sep | 7:30pm |
|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 7:30pm |
| Fri 27 Nov | 7:30pm |
Sound Lounge doors and bar open from 6pm.
Approximately 150 minutes with a 30-minute interval. No lockouts apply.
| Adult | $49 |
|---|---|
| Full Time Student* | $35 |
| Pensioner* | $35 |
$8 transaction fee applies.
Take a seat in our intimate cabaret-style room and let the music draw you in. Tickets are general admission, so pull up a chair, meet new friends, and soak up the atmosphere.
Tickets include a complimentary cocktail or mocktail on entry. 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.
Children under the age of 2 years may sit on a guardian's 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.
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).
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.
A versatile classical-crossover artist, Raph made his professional debut in Opera Australia’s 2012 Melbourne season and, since then, has performed across Australia, and internationally. He is a two-time finalist in the prestigious Herald Sun Aria Competition, a runner-up in the National Liederfest Competition, and a Green Room Award nominee.
Credits include: Eddie Souther in Sister Act: The Musical (Xroads Live/GFO), Passarino/Phantom Understudy in The Phantom of the Opera (HOSH/Opera Australia), Joseph Buquet/Phantom Understudy in The Phantom of the Opera (Opera Australia/Cameron Mackintosh), Papageno in The Magic Flute (Manhattan Opera Studio, USA), Tiridate in Radamisto (Manhattan Opera Studio, USA), Cinderella’s Father in Midnight (Aspect Entertainment), The King in The Sleeping Beauty (Victorian Opera), Rapunzel’s Prince/ Lucinda in Into the Woods (Watch This).
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.
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.