Young actress My Tran performs in Ngẫm Kiều (Song of Kieu), a musical by People’s Artist Hong Van, staged by the HCM City-based private drama troupe Hong Van. — Photo courtesy of producer

Poet Nguyen Du (1766-1820) wrote the epic poem, which is recognised as one of Vietnam’s top literary works. The poet recounts the life and trials of Thúy Kiều, a talented young woman who is forced to sacrifice herself to save her family.

The production Ngẫm Kiều, written by Le Quoc Nam and directed by People’s Artist Hong Van of HCM City’s private drama troupe Hong Van, focuses on Kieu and her love for Tu Hai, leader of a rebel gang.

In the musical, Vietnam’s traditional moral values are featured.

“My work highlights the beauty of Vietnamese women through Kieu and her love,” said the play’s director Vân, who has more than 25 years of experience in the industry

Van owns the Hong Van Drama Troupe and Phu Nhuan Drama Troupe, both leading private theaters of the region.

In Ngẫm Kiều, Vietnamese music and songs are used.

Van also spent a large sum on costumes, accessories and interior design suited to the play’s theme.

The play stars young actors, including Quoc Dai as Tu Hai and My Tran as Kieu, who are graduates of art schools.

The musical premiered on Sunday and attracted 300 guests.

“Young actors in the musical Ngẫm Kiều have high-quality voice and performance skills. I hope their performance will have better light and sound effects in the special show on New Year’s Eve,” said the play’s scriptwriter Nam.

The two shows will be staged at 8pm on New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day at the Garden Mall on 190 Thuan Kieu Street in District 5. — VNS

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