AO CULTURAL SHOW IN SAIGON OPERA HOUSE

Highlights

    Enjoy a stunning show in the Saigon Opera House, a 116-year-old national relic
    Listen to folk Vietnamese music played with 17 traditional instruments
    Be amazed by the spectacular acrobatics & athleticism of this bamboo circus-like show
    Take advantage of the free ticket to one of Ho Chi Minh City's best museums




Experience the richness of Vietnamese culture with this spectacular hour-long show mixing the acrobatics of contemporary circus with the theatricality of the stage, the musicality of a moon string instrument, and, above all, poetry. This one hour show begins at 6pm at the historic Opera House. A O is a blend of bamboo cirque, acrobatics and contemporary dance put together with creative choreography to the accompaniment of live Vietnamese music using 17 different instruments. Giant woven baskets turn into flamingos and crabs, among other imaginative creatures and contraptions, thanks to the clever performers behind the A O Show. Visit the historic Saigon Opera House in Ho Chi Minh City for this sophisticated cultural show featuring traditional music, dance and acrobatics. Beautiful choreography and stunning optical illusions lend to a story about how a rural Vietnamese community adapts to urbanization. Grab a complimentary beverage before settling into your seat for the family-friendly performance.
Make your way to Dong Khoi Street and head inside the Saigon Opera House to take your seat (depending on your selection). Marvel at this French Colonial architectural gem — also known as the Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City — completed in 1898 and restored in 1998.
Help yourself to complimentary beverage in the lobby before you sit back and enjoy the 1-hour performance of the A O Show. Director Tuan Le, who has worked with Cirque du Soleil, has enlisted the help of expat Vietnamese artists to bring this show to life with an energetic mix of dance and acrobatics. Larger-than-life props, such as bamboo poles and giant woven baskets (aka boats), transport performers across the stage.

Watch this talented cast take a journey through rural and urban Vietnam via a series of theatrical sketches that incorporate movement and melodic music. The song lyrics are in Vietnamese, enhancing the scenes of everyday life and igniting the imagination.
The visual effects, exuberant energy and stunning choreography create a feast for the senses — and it's entertaining for all ages!

What's included:
+ Admission ticket to a o show
+ Complimentary beverages

What isn't included:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
-  Food and drinks
- Guide

Good to Know
+ E-ticket holders must arrive 45 minutes before show time in order to exchange the e-ticket for a Theater Pass.
+ Theater doors will close 15 minutes before show time.
+ The ticket is neither refundable nor exchangeable.
+ Only the quantity of guests stipulated on the e-ticket will be admitted into the performance. All group members must check in together to exchange the e-ticket for a Theater Pass.
+ The use of cameras, video recorders, cellular phones and cigarettes is prohibited.
+ Food and drinks are available for purchase at the theater. Food and drinks brought from elsewhere are not permitted.
+ Latecomers will be seated in a dedicated area. Seats in this area are subject to availability. In case of lateness, A O Show management will not refund the difference in ticket price.
+ Show is not suitable for children below the age of 5.
+ Please respect the seat number allocated to you on your Theater Pass.