Twenty-six performances will be shown based on patriotic, historical and love themes thus focusing only on serious issues. The theatre troupes have been encouraged to speak to contemporary audience about important social topics. Not only the veterans of the stage and well-known actors, but also young ones, will take part in the festival which opens with the play Kieu about soldiers’ love during the war. Other plays staged are based on modern writers’ works and should be close to contemporary theatre-goers. The hit of the festival, the play ‘Crimes of Power’ will be shown in two versions – by the Sai Gon Stage production and by the Viet Nam Stage Arts Preservation and Development Centre. The play is a tragic story caused by a provincial People’s Committee chairman. The play ‘Soldiers in Hell’ by the HCM City College of Cinema and Stage is expected to get the gold medal. Entrance is free to all performances.
National Drama Festival in HCM City to Focus on Social Issues
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The National Drama Festival held once in three years in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is taking place at the City Army Theatre from April 11 to 25. About twenty theatrical groups from Vietnam, thirteen private ones, are participating.