Nelson Chia
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Nelson Chia is a Singaporean actor/director/lecturer who has taken on many roles on stage and on TV. He snared his first major TV role in the drama Together Whenever, which was aired on SPH MediaWorks Channel U
, alongside Erica Lee. Chia has been working in theatre both as an actor and director since 1994. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies from National University of Singapore
and a Master's degree in Theatre Arts (Directing) from Goldsmiths College
, University of London
. He briefly headed the Department of Theatre in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
, but later left the post in order to devote more time to his craft. He is currently an adjunct lecturer with the Department of Theatre in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts as well as the Theatre Studies Program in National University of Singapore. He is the Associate Artistic Director at Toy Factory Productions (formerly Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble), an Associate Artist with The Substation
and the founding member of a collaborative ensemble A Group Of People.
He is married to fellow theatre practitioner, Mia Chee and has 2 beautiful twin daughters (b. 2004).
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2009
SPH MediaWorks Channel U
SPH MediaWorks Channel U as called name Channel U was defunct Chinese language television channel in Singapore which began broadcasts on 6 May 2001...
, alongside Erica Lee. Chia has been working in theatre both as an actor and director since 1994. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies from National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
and a Master's degree in Theatre Arts (Directing) from Goldsmiths College
Goldsmiths College
Goldsmiths, University of London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom which specialises in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and a constituent college of the federal University of London. It was founded in 1891 as Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute...
, University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...
. He briefly headed the Department of Theatre in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts is one of the oldest and most established tertiary arts institution in Singapore....
, but later left the post in order to devote more time to his craft. He is currently an adjunct lecturer with the Department of Theatre in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts as well as the Theatre Studies Program in National University of Singapore. He is the Associate Artistic Director at Toy Factory Productions (formerly Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble), an Associate Artist with The Substation
The Substation
The Substation is Singapore's first and only independent contemporary arts centre. It was founded in 1990 by Kuo Pao Kun.The Substation is centrally located in the city's civic district. Venues at The Substation for hire include a black-box theatre, a gallery, a dance studio, the Random Room and...
and the founding member of a collaborative ensemble A Group Of People.
He is married to fellow theatre practitioner, Mia Chee and has 2 beautiful twin daughters (b. 2004).
As Director
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Goldsmiths College, London, 2000
- Animal FarmAnimal FarmAnimal Farm is an allegorical novella by George Orwell published in England on 17 August 1945. According to Orwell, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II...
(in Mandarin, 動物農莊), The Theatre Practice, Victoria TheatreVictoria Theatre and Concert HallThe Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall is a complex of two buildings and a clock tower joined together by a common corridor and is located in the civic district of Singapore...
, Singapore, 2002 - OleannaOleanna (play)Oleanna is a two-character play by David Mamet, about the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation and, by doing so, spoils his chances of being accorded tenure...
(in Mandarin, 奧里安娜), The Theatre Practice, Singapore, 2002 - Mergers And Wills (in Mandarin, 暗流胸涌）, (as co-Director), Toy Factory Productions, Singapore, 2004
- First LightFirst LightFirst Light may refer to:* First Light , 2007* First Light * First Light , 1971* First Light , a 1987 nonfiction book on astronomy by Richard Preston...
, Toy Factory Productions, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore, 2008 - LIV - Full Frontal, A Group of People, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore Arts FestivalSingapore Arts FestivalThe Singapore Arts Festival is an annual arts festival held in Singapore. Organised by the National Arts Council, it is one of the most significant events in the regional arts scene. The festival, usually held in mid-year for a stretch of one month, incorporates theatre arts, dance, music and...
, Singapore, 2009
As an Actor
- Lao Jiu (in Mandarin, 老九), The Theatre Practice, Singapore, 1990
- Titoudao (in Mandarin, 剃頭刀), Toy Factory Productions, Singapore, 1994
- The coffin is Too Big For The Hole (in Mandarin, 棺材太大洞太小), The Theatre Practice, Singapore, 1995
- The Soldier and His Wife (in Mandarin, 都是當兵惹得禍), The Theatre Practice, Fort Canning Drama Centre, Singapore, 1996
- Love A La Zen (in Mandarin, 愛情觀自在), The Theatre Practice, Victoria Theatre, Singapore, 1999
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream (in Mandarin, 仲夏夜之夢), The Theatre Practice, Singapore, 1999
- Hundred Years In Waiting (in Mandarin, 百年的等待), The Theatre Practice, Singapore, 2001
- The IslandThe Island (play)The Island is a play by Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona.The apartheid-era drama, inspired by a true story, is set in an unnamed prison clearly based on South Africa's notorious Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held for twenty-seven years...
(in Mandarin, 島), (as John), The Theatre Practice, Singapore, 2002 - Animal FarmAnimal FarmAnimal Farm is an allegorical novella by George Orwell published in England on 17 August 1945. According to Orwell, the book reflects events leading up to and during the Stalin era before World War II...
(in Mandarin, 動物農莊), The Theatre Practice, Victoria Theatre, Singapore, 2002 - Mad Phoenix (in Mandarin, 南海十三郎), (as Title Role), Toy Factory Productions, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Huayi Festival, Singapore, 2003
- Porcelain, (as John Lee), Toy Factory Productions, Singapore, 2005
- Big Fool Lee (in Mandarin and Cantonese, 李大傻), Toy Factory Productions, Singapore, 2005
- Nanjing: 1937, The Substation, The Substation SeptFest, Singapore, 2007
- Nanjing: 1937 Phase II, The Substation, The Substation SeptFest, Singapore, 2008
- Own Time Own Target, W!LD RICEW!LD RICEW!LD RICE was founded in 2000 by Ivan Heng and is recognised as one of Singapore’s leading professional theatre companies.-Description:The company takes its inspiration from the multicultural societies that make up Singapore and modern Asia, celebrating their diverse cultures and performance...
, Drama Centre Theatre, Singapore, 2009
Filmography
1996- Agong Bak Kut Teh 阿公肉骨茶 （Telemovie, in Mandarin), (as Alan, a credited walk-on part), MediaCorp Channel 8
2003
- Together Whenever 天倫 (Drama Serial, in Mandarin), (as Zhengbei), SPH MediaWorks Channel USPH MediaWorks Channel USPH MediaWorks Channel U as called name Channel U was defunct Chinese language television channel in Singapore which began broadcasts on 6 May 2001...
2006
- CrossfireCrossfireA crossfire is a military term for the siting of weapons so that their arcs of fire overlap. This tactic came to prominence in World War I....
針鋒相對 (forum programme, in Mandarin), (as host), MediaCorp Channel U
2007
- Live AgainLive Again (TV series)Live Again is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 13 November 2007...
天堂鳥 (Drama Serial, in Mandarin), (as Sayang), MediaCorp Channel 8 - Like Father, Like DaughterLike Father, Like DaughterLike Father, Like Daughter is a Singaporean Chinese drama which is being telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 21 August 2007 and ended its run on 17 September 2007...
寶貝父女兵 (Drama Serial, in Mandarin), (as Akirah), MediaCorp Channel 8
2008
- Just in SingaporeJust in SingaporeJust in Singapore is a Singaporean Chinese modern comedic drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 25 February 2008 and ended on 04 April 2008...
一房半厅一水缸 (Drama Serial, in Mandarin), (as Robert), MediaCorp Channel 8
2009
- Table of GloryTable of GloryTable of Glory is a Singaporean Chinese Sports and Romance drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 1 April 2009 and ended on 28 April 2009...
乒乓圆 (Drama Serial, in Mandarin), (as Richard), MediaCorp Channel 8