Ah Kong's Birthday Party (1998)

7 July 1998 – 10 July 1998 @ Orchard Parade Hotel

Synopsis

The Cheong clan gathers to celebrate their patriarch, Ah Kong (that's "Grandfather" in Hokkien) 71st birthday. Audiences are caught right in the midst of this deliciously interactive play. Entertained by family intrigues at their table, cheeky scandals across the room, tender karaoke' moments, juicy bites of gossip while feasting on some Chinese culinary favourites, prepared by Ah Kong's favourite chefs and leave Ah Kong's Birthday Party with a velly happy belly!

Cast: 
Michelle Chong
Alemay Fernandez
Caleb Goh
Henry Heng
Lee Weng Kee
Karen Lim
Lim Kay Siu
Loke Loo Pin
Neo Swee Lin
Wendy Ng
Pamela Oei
Tony Quek
Nora Samosir
Paul Sim
Karl Suriya
Tan Kheng Hua
Selena Tan
Tann Yean
Emma Yong

Creators: Dick Lee, Ivan Heng
Director: Ivan Heng

(Source: Singapore Repertory Theatre Website)


artefacts

Ah Kong's Birthday Party (1998), Review
The Party of the Year But who wants originality when high drama and camp is the order of the night? Put together two of Singapore's most exciting and talented artistes, and what do you get? The birth of Ah Kong's Birthday Party, a new production staged by the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) at the Orchard Parade Hotel. The Orchard Parade Hotel, you might be wondering? Yes, this production is the first to explore the concept of interactive dinner theatre. Ah Kong (Grandpa in Hokkien) turns 71,
Kerryn Chan
Reviewed: 22 July 1998