People's Artist Lê Hùng evokes profound emotions in the play "Never Give Up".

(NLDO) - Considered by experts to be a headwind on the front lines of the fight against drugs, the play "Never Give Up" offers a gritty perspective on this battle.

The performance of artist Le Thi Binh Yen (center) brought tears to the audience's eyes.

On the morning of June 28th at the Army Theatre in Hanoi , the play "Never Give Up" attracted a large audience, opening up a haunting and moving journey of over 90 minutes. Written by Dr. Nguyen Dang Chuong and directed by People's Artist Le Hung, the work was performed by the Army Drama Theatre's Group 1 at the 5th National Professional Theatre Arts Festival on the "Image of the People's Police Officer".

The staging techniques are rich in layers of "heat" and full of drama.

Under the direction of People's Artist Le Hung, "Never Give Up" captivates viewers from the very beginning of the play. His staging avoids loud, motivational rhetoric and instead focuses on exploring the dark corners of the inner lives of People's Police officers. The director minimizes the use of scenery, employs minimalist lighting, and employs a highly dynamic stage layout to emphasize the emotions and inner struggles of the main characters.
Scenes of Son struggling with his addiction, or sitting silently in a metal frame within a gloomy house, are staged in cramped spaces with slanted lighting, creating a feeling of confinement and suffocation. This is also a metaphor for the imprisonment and mental oppression he is experiencing.
The director also skillfully arranged fast-paced scene transitions, combining emotionally evocative music to guide the viewer's emotions from hope to despair, from darkness to light.

The most moving image was Sơn locking himself inside an iron cage to overcome his drug addiction.

The unique highlight of the literary script is that the author has created a portrait of a People's Public Security officer who escapes tragedy and is reborn to return to his comrades as a worthy hero.
Author Dr. Nguyen Dang Chuong chooses a different approach: he does not hesitate to expose the weaknesses, mistakes, and dark sides of the People's Police officer – an image often portrayed in a polished and romanticized way. In this context, selfless dedication is not only found in street chases, but also in the internal struggle, in moments of confronting one's own downfall.
One of the most dramatic situations occurs when Major Son, after infiltrating a drug trafficking ring, becomes a real addict himself. This tragedy reaches its climax when he faces the risk of being dismissed from the force for his lack of resolve.

In his despair, Son silently reflected on the Six Teachings of President Ho Chi Minh for the People's Police, deeply feeling the pain of having lost himself while performing his duties. He felt guilty towards his martyred father, and guilty of being unfilial to his mother, who had always been proud of and loved him. And then there was the beautiful love story with the daughter of his superior, the woman who placed her complete trust in him.

The joy was overwhelming when the play "Never Give Up" received enthusiastic applause and praise from the audience.

The mother – once proud of her son being a police officer – can only silently watch as he buys a metal cage and locks himself away to overcome his addiction. Her eyes, portrayed by actress Le Thi Binh Yen, are filled with helplessness and sorrow, yet also heavy with love. Le Thi Binh Yen's performance brought tears to the audience's eyes.
The dramatic situation escalates when the commander and his colleagues meet and conclude that only Son – a former offender – possesses the ability, connections, and perfect cover to uncover the transnational drug trafficking ring. Because no one else can uncover the crucial details of the drug transportation process, this is the tragic turning point that simultaneously opens up an opportunity for redemption, forcing Son to take the plunge once again, risking his honor, his life, and the fragile trust of his family and comrades.

In the scenes where Son infiltrates the Toan Long Group – built with a tense and suspenseful atmosphere – the play creates dramatic situations, leading the audience to follow the case and witness the character's resurgence.

The way Son gradually gains the trust of the Group Chairman (played by artist Nguyen Thi My Linh) is a turning point, allowing him to no longer run away from his past, but to confront it. From a "disregarded police officer," he returns to the right path, transforming the darkness that once consumed him into a shield for rehabilitation, into a ship sailing out to sea in bright light.

Leaders from the Training Department and the Political Department came to watch and support the play "Never Give Up".

The voice of the viewers and the powerful aftereffects.

Audience member Vu Thu Hang (Bac Tu Liem) shared: "I cried when I saw Son locking himself in the iron frame. That scene didn't need any dialogue; just a single spotlight and a gasp of breath were enough to suffocate me emotionally."
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung (Mai Dich) commented: "I've never seen a play where police officers were portrayed so fiercely. They're not superheroes; they're also afraid and vulnerable, but they still rise above it all for the community. The actors are truly courageous and their performances are authentic."

The young actors of the Army Drama Theatre have won the hearts of many audiences.

The actors deliver subtle and emotionally rich performances, bringing viewers a sense of transcendence from the literary script and, above all, authenticity in the storytelling, prompting reflection in each viewer's experience.

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