Kopi Tiam

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Event Kopi Tiam
Venue Victoria Theatre, Singapore, Singapore
Umbrella Event Singapore Festival of Arts 1986
First Date 6 June 1986
Last Date 8 June 1986
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Kopi Tiam highlights the difference in outlook between the older and the younger generation. The older generation is epitomised by the traditionally educated grandfather who established the family coffeeshop. His grandson, pragmatic in outlook, represents the younger generation. Differences between traditional values and contemporary attitudes result in a confrontation that ultimately determines the fate of the Kopi Tiam. Based on Spring in the Coffeeshop by Low Ing Sing. Based on Spring in the Coffeeshop by Low Ing Sing.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Lim Kim Hiong Co-Director
Kuo Pao Kun Co-Director
Wee Shoo Leong Designer
Low Ing Sing Playwright
Production Nationality Singapore
Further Information 23 local groups participated in Kopi Tiam and are listed in the program.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Singapore Arts Festival 1986
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 211944