Jacques Brel is alive... May 2008 - The Cast - George Chan
George Chan has developed his career in both the Singapore and European Arts scene. His talents extend beyond vocals and acting to dance and choreography.
His musical theatre highlights in Europe include the Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg production of Miss Saigon, the original cast of Bob Fosse’s Chicago, Robert Stigwood’s production of Bee Gee’s hit musical Saturday Night Fever, There’s No Business Like Show Business (touring as a vocal soloist) and the award winning European premiere of Tim Rice and Elton John’s Aïda. George also recorded the cast album for the above Shows and has had the honor of working with great talents such as Cameron Mackintosh, Tim Rice, Bob Avian, Ann Reinking, Donald Johnston, Wayne Cilento and Sir Elton John.
His musical theatre credits in Singapore include: Bugis Street The Musical as Siong Wei, Land Of A Thousand Dreams as Hock Seng, Little Shop Of Horrors as Orin the dentist, Admiral’s Odyssey as Colin, Man Of Letters as Gan Seng, Magic Of Love as Charlie, Sing Me A Story and Ladies Or Gentlemen (both a two man show held in Esplanade), Forbidden City – Portrait Of An Empress as Prince Tun and Godspell as Judas. George recently received outstanding reviews acting, singing and dancing as the principle role Kerabat in Malaysia’s first opera M!Opera.
As a singer, George also held his own solo concerts in Concert In The Park organized by the National Parks Board, Esplanade outdoor theatre’s Sing A Different Tune and Happy’s weekly piano night. He has sang and hosted on many occasions including corporate events, product launches and high profile affairs before the president and government officials.



A Singaporean in Paris is a “juke box musical” that pays tribute to Singapore artists and French musical culture. This unique musical experience explores the journey of a native Singaporean in magical Paris. Hossan Leong will be this Singaporean in Paris. He will be supported by Emma Yong, George Chan, Leigh McDonald and Robin Goh.
At Sing'theatre, we do believe that some theatre techniques can be useful to anyone in their professional, social and private life. This is the reason why we have created Sing'theatre Training.