A popular historical play from the 1990s will be restaged by HCM City Tuồng Theatre this weekend at Sen Hồng Stage in District 1, as part of the theatre’s efforts to preserve tuồng (classical drama), a symbolic form of traditional...
Many people think the role of directing theatre plays is only suited to
men. But the few women in HCM City involved in directing have overcome
challenges and proven their ability, not only to theatre-goers, but also
to their male counterparts.
Top Vietnamese swimmer Nguyen Thi Anh Vien won the women''s 400m
individual medley bronze medal in the FINA World Cup''s second stage in
France this morning.
A series of TEDx events will be officially held on August 8 in Ha Noi,
offering opportunities for young Vietnamese to share and promote their
creative ideas which are expected to leave a positive influence on the
society.
Vietnamese art, fashion and music will be introduced at Vietnamese
Cultural Days in Washington DC and New York City from August 8 to 12 to
celebrate the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two
countries.
L''Espace will stage a cheo (traditional opera) performance entitled To
Nu Dan Ca (literally means "the young ladies sing folk songs") from 8pm
this Saturday.
The Shakespeare classic Hamlet, will return to the stage in Viet Nam
early this June. It is the first play in a long line of world classics
to be performed by the Viet Nam National Drama Theatre.
Le Nguyet Minh won his first stage of the Trans-Viet cycling tournament
while Nguyen Thanh Tam emerged the tour leader at the end of the seventh
stage yesterday.
Saigon Players, an English-language theatre group, will stage a
British-style pantomime Snow White and the Seven Nguyens written and
directed by Emily Huckson and Heather Robinson.
This month, the Arabesque company - an independent dance company based in HCM City - will leave for the US to perform The Mist in its first-ever tour in the country.
