Hanoi theatre festival opens

The event is themed around bringing together theatrical values and promoting artistic creativity in the capital. 

Under the theme ‘Converging theatrical values and spreading the capital’s artistic creativity’, the festival features spoken drama, chèo, tuồng, cải lương, circus and Nghe Tinh folk opera

Notable productions include "The Daughter of Hanoi" by the Hanoi Cai Luong Theatre, "The Girl in the Gray Beret" by the Vietnam Youth Theatre, "‘Pheo" by Xom Kich Stage and "The Burned Story" by Hong Van Drama Stage.

The performances are being staged at venues across Hanoi, including Dai Nam Theatre, Cong Nhan Theatre, Hong Ha Theatre, the Youth Theatre and the Vietnam Women's Museum.

More than 10,000 free tickets have been distributed for the 15 performances scheduled across the city.

According to the organising committee, the festival brings together 15 art troupes presenting 15 productions at 10 venues across the city.