Biji Mata Mak
Mother's Pet
A mother's love for her child overcomes all hardships. In this 25-year-old Peranakan classic, watch how Bibik Bong Neo endures family feuds, financial woes and numerous difficulties to bring up her adopted son Freddy. Featuring some of the original cast members, let this family drama slowly unfold before you as you laugh and cry along with the best of Peranakan theatre.
16 – 18 October 2014
Venue:
Drama Centre, Theatre, Level 3
Original Playwright (1989): Baba Henry Tan
Re-written & adapted: Baba Frederick Soh
Artistic Director: Baba Tony Quek
Shocom Chair: Baba Alvin Teo
Synopsis
After Bibik Bong Neo's husband passed away, she is left to fend for herself and her adopted son, Freddy. Freddy is going away for his studies in UK and Bibik Bong Neo tried as hard as she could to provide for all his necessary financial needs by selling away all her jewelleries and finally even her house.
The house falls under the ownership of her name and her eldest sister-in-law Nya Besair that have been in loggerheads with her for a long time. Bibik Bong Neo sought the assistance of her 2 other sisters-in-law, Nya Tengah and Nya Bongsoo to help persuade Nya Besair to agree to the sale. Will Nya Besair agree to the sale of the house?
Freddy finally finishes his education and decide to settle down in KL with his fiancee without the knowledge of his mother. Bibik Bong Neo finds out about it and travels all the way to KL in search of her beloved son. Will she ever find him and will the acknowledge her?
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