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Hanoi’s theatre resumes performances after social distancing

Hanoi’s theatre has officially reopened with the play “Benh si” (Egotism) of late playwright Luu Quang Vu after a long suspension due to the COVID-19.
Hanoi’s theatre resumes performances after social distancing ảnh 1Artists perform "Benh si" play (Source: baochinhphu.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi’s theatre has officially reopened with the play“Benh si” (Egotism) of late playwright Luu Quang Vu after a long suspension dueto the COVID-19.

The play has received great acclaim fromaudiences since its premiere in 2016. It has been performed throughout thecountry and many European countries such as the Czech Republic, Germany,Poland, Austria, Hungary, Russia and Ukraine.

Directed by People’s Artist Tuan Hai fromthe Vietnam Drama Theatre, “Benh si” is one of the most famous plays written byVu. It stars actors Xuan Bac, Phu Don, Viet Thang and Ho Lien.

Set in a rural village in the north, theplay is about a commune chairman and his officials, who are ordinary andgood-natured people. However, they begin to consider themselves ‘noble’ and goin hunt of glory. Many ridiculous scenarios arise as the officials battle theirgood nature and try to adapt to their new roles.

The play marks the return of culturalactivities of 12 theatres managed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism with the aim to bring cultural events back to life.

The next performances financially supportedby the ministry include circus, water puppetry, cai luong (reformed theatre),ballet and singing/dancing shows.

In addition, the theatres are preparing forthe International Children’s Day (June 1). The Youth Theatre plans to present 3,000-4,000 tickets for children ofdoctors, nurses and those working on the front line of the COVID-19 fight./.
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