New art project combines circus and traditional music Circus and cải lương (reformed theatre) artists will combine to perform together for the first time in a recently launched project.

Water puppeteers find dry land on stage

Directed and written by Lê Quý Dương, the piece is an imaginative story reflecting the urgent problems facing the world such as child abduction, noise pollution, poverty, ocean disputes and war.

Project promotes traditional art genre

The YUME Art Project in HCM City has launched Tiếp Bước Trăm Năm (Keep Up With Century Old Tradition) with the aim of introducing a new generation to cải lương (reformed theatre).

 

Costume designers face tough times

As the traditional stage has attracted fewer audiences in recent years, costume designers in HCM City are facing challenges to keep their art alive.

Tuong stage faces shortage of performers While the contemporary arts scene has expanded rapidly in recent years, traditional art forms like tuong (classical drama) are being ignored, cultural experts of HCM City have said.

Cheo in schools showcases art of preservation Since the school made this art form part of the curricula in 2011, the students have enjoyed learning the music and their families have enjoyed impromptu cheo performances at home.

Culture Vulture (Sept. 26 2012) The Fifth Asia-Pacific Bureau Directors Conference took place early this month at the Taipei University of the Arts in Taiwan, hosting a theatre festival that drew about 200 theatre workers and students to discuss regional theatre co-operation and development,...

Young talent avoids classical drama The performing arts scene has expanded rapidly in recent years with an increasing volume of young talents achieving success.

Moving to melodies on a traditional stage Whether young or old, Vietnamese players are helping to keep a historic form of opera alive and kicking, literally, Ngoc Le checks out the scene.

Puppets descend upon the capital Artists from around the world have been making their way to Ha Noi for the international puppet festival that kicks off today.