Crickets on the musical stage

After recent animated films and comic book derivatives, the image of the cricket from the work The Adventures of a Cricket by writer To Hoai continues to live on through the musical The Adventures of a Cricket.

Not following the original, the play is created in a new direction, both familiar and strange, a blend of modern and traditional. In this work, audiences of many ages will "live" with De Men through the language of the stage, combining music , light, and choreography. There, the purely Vietnamese element is placed first, reminding of the national cultural identity through costumes, props, music, setting... This is harmoniously blended with modern storytelling and new stage techniques, using advanced lighting and sound technology.

The first show is scheduled to take place on the evening of October 25 at Military Zone 7 Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City.

PHOTO: Organizing Committee

Behind the play De Men Ngoai Truyen are artistic director Nguyen Phuc Hai and stage director Nguyen Phuc Hung. Both have many years of experience in the field of contemporary dance and ballet, having participated in and staged many famous works such as Kieu, Carmen, Swan Lake ... Meanwhile, the music of the play was composed by musician Viet Anh, combining Vietnamese materials, contemporary musical language and classical music under the direction of conductor Tran Nhat Minh. The participating singers include: Meritorious Artist Khanh Ngoc, Phuong Vy, Dao Mac... and many talented performing artists.

The first show is scheduled to take place on the evening of October 25 at Military Zone 7 Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City.

PHOTO: Organizing Committee

Director Van Trinh, representative of the production unit, revealed that the musical is part of the larger De Men Creative ecosystem, aiming to build Vietnamese cultural and musical products of international standards, attracting multi-generational audiences, contributing to the education of artistic aesthetics for children, creating cultural highlights and promoting the image of Vietnam in the integration period. But first of all, De Men Ngoai Truyen promises to be a "cultural rendezvous" for families and a unique mark for tourists visiting Vietnam.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/de-men-len-san-khau-nhac-kich-185251012232853281.htm