Show Introduction

Kopitiam is a story about love and separation, remembering the past and moving on. Set in a small coffee shop run by an old couple, this whimsical puppet performance asks what it means to lose a part of ourselves and how we deal with loss and change.  

This production is a love letter to all who are familiar with the kopitiam – a heritage icon we love, cherish, yet sometimes take for granted, in an evolving society. 

Production Credits:

• Concept and Direction - Bright Ong
• Co-Producers - Caleb Lee and Jeannette Chong
• Sound - Bang Wenfu
• Production Stage Manager - Cindy Sng
• Puppeteers - Bright Ong, Seong Hui Xuan

This project was developed under the Gateway Arts Collective-in-Residence programme 2021. 

Show Details

• Kopitiam | Show
• Date: 3-5 Jun 2022
• Time: 21:00
• Venue: Esplanade Concourse
• Address: Esplanade Concourse, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981

About Five Stones Theatre

Named after a popular traditional children’s game in Singapore, Five Stones Theatre is an international collective dedicated to creating artistic experiences for children and their grown ups. By connecting artists and audiences through a range of work that is honest, thought-provoking and “a little different”, the company invites young people from all cultures to a conversation about art and the world.

About Bright Ong (Concept and Direction, Puppeteer)

Bright Ong is a multidisciplinary performance-maker, director and puppetry creative. He is an Associate Director with Five Stones Theatre (UK and Singapore), Associate Artist with Mascots and Puppets Specialists (Singapore), as well as a participant member of the Closed Community of Artists under The Paperboats Collective (Australia). Bright has also performed for several festivals around the world, including Georgetown Festival (Malaysia), Newcastle Puppetry Festival (UK) and Pesta Boneka (Indonesia), amongst others.

About Seong Hui Xuan (Puppeteer)

Seong Hui Xuan is an award-winning actor, singer, dancer and musical theatre choreographer. She has worked extensively both locally and internationally, having been invited to perform, choreograph and teach in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Korea. Professional performance credits include Cafe, Urinetown, La Cage aux Folles and Company, amongst others. Her choreography credits include The Amazing Celestial Race (2021), Liao Zhai Rocks (2019), Forever Young (2017) and Lao Jiu: The Musical.

About Bang Wenfu

Bang Wenfu is one of Singapore’s most sought-after music producers, arrangers and composers. He has established a distinct creative signature in all of his works, and this versatility enables him to explore a diverse range of musical styles. His active client base ranges from theatre to commercial pop, corporate firms to events companies, schools and institutions. At present, Wenfu has composed and arranged well over 500 pieces of music.

Advisory:

Mask-wearing is required for all indoor events. No tickets will be issued. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Information Source: Esplanade