* Written over a period of thirty years (1958 - 1988), Bui Xuan Phai was one of the few Vietnamese artists who kept a meticulous archive of materials for his works, and maintained a private diary of all his thoughts.
* The monologue explores almost every aspect of his life, and is mainly set in the period between 1964 - 1984 in Hanoi (the period of transition and upheaval in the country). Each scene focuses on an aspect of his life, from his views on artistic integrity and fame to his family life to a scene of the Vietnamese satirical form of opera, Cheo theatre.
A Fun Stage Production, directed by Benny Lim. |
