Hanoi kids perform Matilda the Musical
Dozens of primary and secondary students in Hanoi danced, sang in English and played roles in the world-acclaimed “Matilda the Musical” on the stage in Hanoi on July 24.
Hanoi kids perform Matilda the Musical (Photo: VNA)
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Children perform in the show (Photo: VNA)
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The crew faced challenges in instructing the kids how to act, dance and sing in English. However, they learned fast and gained confidence on the stage.
Tung hoped that the show would be a beginning for the development of the professional musicals in Vietnam.
The kids act, dance, sing in English (Photo: VNA) |
Johanette Corlia Pelser, English language coach of the show, expressed her surprise at the development of the kids in both acting and English language skills.
“The show will blow people’s minds. The kids are performing like adults,” Pelser said.
She also described the show as a fun break for the kids from their busy schedules with traditional and extra classes.
“I could see Hanoi kids were so busy with their sport, piano, or English classes,” she said, adding that the show was a great experience for them to have fun together and learn acting skills as well as some English.
Vu Minh Chau stars Matilda (Photo: VNA) |
Vu Minh Chau, 11, starred as Matilda and expressed her happiness to be on stage, saying that the experience helps her feel confident.
Meanwhile, Mai Bui Phuong Linh, also 11, who played the headmaster said she loves the practice time with the crew.
“I hope that there will be more musical programmes in the future as this is a very interesting way for us kids to play and learn English,” Linh said.
Mai Bui Phuong Linh stars the headmaster (Photo: VNA) |
The musical is performed by sixty children, aged between 8 and 16, dividing into two troupes.
The second troupe will perform on the night of July 25 at the Tuoi Tre (Youth) Theatre, 11 Ngo Thi Nham street, Hanoi.