Fifteen theatrical works spanning traditional genres, modern plays, and circus acts will take the stage during the 2026 Hanoi Expanded Theater Festival. The event brings together professional art troupes from the central government, Hanoi, military units, and multiple provinces across Vietnam under the guiding theme of gathering theatrical values and spreading the capital’s artistic creativity.
The opening details were announced during a joint briefing held on October 8. Organizers are prioritizing productions that showcase humanistic values, explore fresh artistic languages, and demonstrate creative staging techniques.
Featured Productions Across Capital Venues
The 15 selected performances cover a wide spectrum of dramatic styles, including spoken drama, chèo, tuồng, cải lương, circus arts, and Nghệ Tĩnh folk opera. Participating troupes include both state-run institutions and private entities such as the Som Kit Theater, Hong Van Theater, and Le Quy Duong Theater.
Highlighted productions on the schedule include:
Girl from Hanoi
by the Hanoi Cai Luong TheaterGirl with the Grey Beret
by the Vietnam Youth TheaterPeo
by the Som Kit TheaterThe Burned Storybook
by the Hong Van Theater
Performances will take place across several prominent cultural venues in the city.
Digital Broadcasts Will Expand Theater Access
Speaking at the announcement event, Mai emphasized that individual performances should not remain confined to traditional theater walls.
Instead, organizers plan to coordinate with relevant agencies to broadcast successful productions via television and digital platforms. This multi-platform approach is designed to expand promotional opportunities and make acclaimed theatrical works more accessible to the general public, particularly younger audiences.
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