The special feature of panto is the flexibility in adjusting the script. Therefore, in this appearance in Vietnam, the crew and domestic organizers have customized the content to suit Vietnamese culture, but still retain the typical elements of this genre such as interactive jokes and vibrant storytelling style.
To do that, Ms. Do Thu Giang - representative of the organizing unit - revealed that the crew organized trial script reading sessions with Vietnamese students to assess the level of understanding and appeal of the story to young audiences, thereby making timely adjustments.
The event featured special participation from Lee Brennan, a member of the 911 group and a prolific panto performer in the UK.
The crew organized trial script readings with Vietnamese students to assess the level of understanding and appeal of the story to young audiences, thereby making timely adjustments.
This not only ensures that the content is easy to understand, but also demonstrates a commitment to delivering the best experience to Vietnamese audiences.
And while the production has been adapted for Vietnamese audiences, Ms Giang said the production remains committed to maintaining the original panto elements such as traditional dialogue, audience interaction and classic stage design. This requires a delicate balance between respecting the original cultural values and adapting to local tastes.
In addition to the script, with the difference in stage standards, the crew also faced many logistical challenges such as transporting hundreds of packages of props and costumes from the UK.
The above steps were also greatly supported by the foreign team as their working process was relatively flexible. It is known that the detailed plan was implemented in just 2 days (while other units took up to 2 months), which greatly helped in preparation as well as preventing problems that may arise. This shows that they are very serious and enthusiastic in cooperating with Vietnamese partners.
In addition, Ms. Giang shared that the British partner was also very willing to listen and adjust the script based on feedback from Vietnam, especially suggestions on language and culture to better suit local audiences.
Not stopping there, proactively coordinating casting and working with actors, closely supporting during the preparation process, being proactive in planning logistics or enthusiastic in sharing experience and knowledge... are also important factors contributing to the most thorough preparation for the play.
This can be considered a special event for children in particular and the whole family in general to experience a completely new form of entertainment, creating vivid childhood memories for children as well as nurturing their love for theater and art forms; at the same time, it is also an entertainment option that connects families during the holiday season.
Panto Beauty and the Beast is scheduled to take place at Hoa Binh Theater (HCMC) from December 6 to 8 and Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace (Hanoi) from December 13 to 17.
Ticket prices range from 650,000 VND - 1,500,000 VND. Audiences can buy tickets at https://amovietnam.vn/pantomines-beauty-and-the-beast/
Children 1 meter or taller require a separate seat ticket and under 16 years old are required to be accompanied by a guardian, adult or relative.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/beauty-and-the-beast-ve-viet-nam-hai-hoa-gia-tri-van-hoa-goc-voi-thi-hieu-dia-phuong-185241121210705979.htm
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