This success continues to affirm the vitality of a classic work as well as the mark of artist Binh Tinh and Meritorious Artist - director Le Nguyen Dat.
Sharing about the work, director Le Nguyen Dat said that "Nhat thuc" is a cải lương version of the experimental play "Diễn kịch một mình" composed by the late playwright Luu Quang Vu. The work once caused a stir in the early 1990s with the directing part of NSND Bach Tuyet. In 2019, under the approval of author Le Duy Hanh, the play was re-staged in the form of cải lương and left many impressions on the audience.
According to the male director, he has constantly transformed the work through many different versions. The version participating in this international festival is streamlined to 60 minutes to suit the requirements of the organizers, while still maintaining national identity and contemporary breath.
We want to introduce Vietnamese culture to international friends through the Cai Luong stage language, creating exchange between cultures," director Le Nguyen Dat shared.
At the China - ASEAN Theater Week 2025, Nhat thuc excellently won 4 gold medals, including the gold medal for the play, the gold medal for best director for Meritorious Artist Le Nguyen Dat, the gold medal for best actor for artist Binh Tinh and the gold medal for actor Chung Ngoc Cuong.
Director Le Nguyen Dat said that the audition version only includes 6 actors, including Binh Tinh, Chung Ngoc Cuong, Meritorious Artist Le Trung Thao, artist Van Ha, dancer Phuong Hang and artist Chinh Nhan. Although the force is compact, the crew still strives to fully convey the spirit of the work.
With Binh Tinh, the international award continues to extend the series of notable achievements of female artists on the Cai Luong stage. Meanwhile, the Gold Medal for director Le Nguyen Dat is a recognition for the efforts to explore and innovate traditional art.
The success of Nhat thuc is not only the joy of the production crew but also shows that Vietnamese Cai Luong still has the ability to conquer international audiences when seriously invested and creative in its approach.
