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Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera The City Opera House, 7 Lam Son Square, Q1 Tel: 3832 2009 Ho Chi Minh City’s opera and ballet perform programmes of classical dance and music throughout the year. Shows feature both national and international stars, and take place in one of the most elegant buildings in the city. Tickets start at just VND60,000 for the sky seats, with circle seats priced at VND150,000.
Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music 112 Nguyen Du, Q1 Tel: 3824 3774 This colonial-era theatre is the perfect place for classic piano recitals and orchestral performances, and is closely connected to other performance groups in the city. To obtain a programme of events, visit the Opera House.
Performing Arts Academy of HCMC
Saigon Players This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This amateur dramatics group meets once a month for a theatre skills workshop or to rehearse one of their regular plays, musicals and pantomime performances. A session costs VND50,000. Email for further details.
International Choir & Orchestra of Ho Chi Minh City This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This well-established 40-strong choir and 21 piece orchestra holds both private and public performances, with rehearsals held every Monday from 7.30pm to 9.00pm at the British International School at 43 Tu Xuong St, D3. Membership for Vietnamese nationals costs VND50,000 for two months, or VND150,000 for foreign nationals.
The Lotus Seeds This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it After staging a debut of short plays, poetry and story readings in May, this HCMC-based group of writers, directors and performers hopes to expand its member base to hold regular spoken word and theatrical events. Please email for further details.
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