Opportunity to see San Hau play

For those who love hát bội, surely everyone knows the play San Hậu. This classic play will be performed by the Hà Nội hát bội theater to celebrate the 193rd anniversary of the death of General Lê Văn Duyệt.

Scene from the excerpt Ta On Dinh beheads Ta in the play San Hau - Photo: LINH DOAN

On the occasion of the 193rd death anniversary of General Le Van Duyet, the Ho Chi Minh City Opera Theatre will perform excerpts from the play San Hau at the tomb of General Le Van Duyet (No. 1 Vu Tung Street, Gia Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) at 2:00 p.m. on September 22.

San Hau, unforgettable memories in the hearts of fans

It can be said that San Hau play is considered a classic play in the art of hát bội and cải lương, and is believed to have been born in the second half of the 18th century. Hundreds of years have passed, but to this day this script is still performed over and over again countless times.

The play promotes humanity, integrity, and loyalty of loyal subjects who dare to confront evil to protect justice.

Currently, in performances for schools and Ky Yen festivals, artists of the HCM City Opera Theatre still regularly perform the excerpt of Ta On Dinh chopping Ta from the play. This is considered a classic performance, concentrating the essence, beautiful dance forms, and conventions of opera.

The excerpt describes Ta On Dinh chasing Khuong Linh Ta and Dong Kim Lan to escort the young king back to San Hau citadel. Khuong Linh Ta distracted Dong Kim Lan to escape with the young king, while he alone fought back and was beheaded by Ta On Dinh.

In this scene, the most valuable is when Khuong Linh Ta was beheaded but still groped to find his head to reattach, making the enemy terrified. This is a scene that requires the actor's talent to be conventional while still creating a lot of emotions for the audience.

In addition to San Hau , the theater also serves the plays Phung Nghi Dinh and Le Cong Ky An on the first day and the main death anniversary of Ta Quan Le Van Duyet.

LINH DOAN

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/co-hoi-xem-tuong-san-hau-2025092209055625.htm