Han Lao Da

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Han Lao Da
韩劳达

Born Ann Jong Juan
simplified Chinese: 韩永元
pinyin: Hán Yǒng Yuán
October 22, 1947 (1947-10-22) (age 60)
Flag of Singapore Singapore
Nationality Flag of Singapore Singaporean
Other names Tan Tian
simplified Chinese: 谭天
pinyin: Tán Tiān

Hai Shu
simplified Chinese: 海叔
pinyin: Hǎi Shū
Occupation Principal, Han Language Centre[1]
Spouse Koh Hwee Peck
Children Ann Yong He
Ann Yun Guang
Website
Han Language Centre


This is a Chinese name; the family name is 韩 (Han).

Han Lao Da (simplified Chinese: 韩劳达; pinyin: Hán Láo Dá) is a Singaporean playwright, as well as founder and principal of Han Language Centre[1]. Han received the Cultural Medallion[2] for his contributions in the Singaporean drama scene, and is also recognised for his xiangsheng contributions in Singapore.

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[edit] Life

Although Han was born in Singapore, his forefathers were from Wen Chang province in Hainan, China.

Han started composing xiangsheng plays since the 1970s, and he started studying the works of renowned xiangsheng artist Ma Ji . Han’s debut play was entitled "The gift ticket". The play was performed in Singapore and major towns and cities all over peninsula Malaysia. In 1984, Han got to befriend Ma Ji, and in 1986, Han also befriended noted performers like Jiang Kun and Tang Jie Zhong. After making these acquaintances, Han began to absorb all the artistic knowledge he can from these noted xiangsheng performers so that he could bring the art of xiangsheng to Singapore, and promote the local xiangsheng culture. He worked hard with other xiangsheng enthusiasts, and produced many scripts for local performances. His works garnered many local awards and won many xiangsheng competitions. He also published three xiangsheng collections and critiques containing a total of 45 xiangsheng scripts. In 2000, his article introducing Singaporean xiangsheng was published in the column on xiangsheng history, published in the Chinese Xiangsheng Network.

At the same time, Han is a noted playwright active in the Singaporean drama scene. He has written a total of nine full-length drama and many short plays.


[edit] Awards


[edit] Published Works

  • Tan, Tian (1984), Tan Tian Xiangsheng Collection, Singapore: Wen xue shu wu, ISBN 9971-975-01-7 
  • Han, Lao Da (1986), The Drama of Lao Da, Singapore: Singapore chao zhou ba yi hui guan wen jiao wei yuan hui chu ban zu, ISBN 9971-992-47-7 
  • Tan, Tian (1988), Tan Tian Xiangsheng Collection II, Singapore: Southern Arts Society  Singapore National Library (Call Number Chinese 792.2028 TT)
  • Han, Lao Da (1991), Strolling through – the Singapore Chinese drama scene in the 1980s, Singapore: Southern Arts Society, ISBN 991-00-3009-6 
  • Han, Lao Da (2000), Lao Da Xiangsheng Collection III, Singapore: Singapore Asian Publications (S) Pte Ltd, ISBN 981-225-943-0 
  • Han, Lao Da (2002), Interesting Conversation in Chinese, Singapore: Singapore Asian Publications (S) Pte Ltd, ISBN 981-4082-82-1 
  • Han, Lao Da (2004), Lao Da School Xiangsheng Collection, Singapore: Singapore Asian Publications (S) Pte Ltd, ISBN 981-255-230-8 


[edit] Plays that have been performed but not published

[edit] Full-length drama

  • The sisters Jin and Yin
  • The Door
  • The five Libra
  • The Soaring heights
  • The Teochew Kangaroo
  • Yelin School


[edit] Short plays

  • What time is it?
  • Aliens
  • The Call
  • Face


[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Han Language Centre.
  2. ^ a b Cultural Medallion.
  3. ^ Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations.
  4. ^ Tingxs.com.
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