By jacquelineo403

Great experience, looked around the theatre and children and adults were all just as enthralled. Absolutely fine that it wasn't in English, it was still great fun to watch and work out what was going.... more

Great experience, looked around the theatre and children and adults were all just as enthralled. Absolutely fine that it wasn't in English, it was still great fun to watch and work out what was going.... more »
By Chef_Lozzle

Went here with no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised! It was a fantastic experience, something completely unique! We didn't pay extra for the audio guide and still enjoyed it. The...

Went here with no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised! It was a fantastic experience, something completely unique! We didn't pay extra for the audio guide and still enjoyed it. The... more »
By Etain H

The show was easy to understand and interesting. Just that some of the puppets were pretty worn out and had a lot of black spots.

The show was easy to understand and interesting. Just that some of the puppets were pretty worn out and had a lot of black spots. more »

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By Amit Singh

I have never experienced such an awesome & interesting place in my life. This was my first time seeing a puppet show that too underwater puppet show. The show is in Vietnamese but you will understand everything they are showing via puppets. You can also buy additional audio language packs if you like. I wanted front row seats so I emailed them before & asked them to Book for me. I paid 200,000 VND for 1 front row seat. This place is must for people from all ages & kids would love it. This place has not ♿️ accessible parking but entrance is ♿️ accessible.

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By Marco Palumbo

Very interesting place and show. I rented a translator ear peice which I found helpful. The musicians are amazing with the old school instruments they played, truly a dying art. See it live while it still is available. As a Canadian tourist married to a Vietnamese, we both enjoyed it well worth your time and little money.

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By Якунина Наталья

It's a unique place, the small house with a waterpool and a classic oriental palace as a stage, and two platforms where musicians accompany the performance. The musicians are a gem crew themselves, with wonderful local music instruments. The show is comprised of everyday local life scenes that change one another, from planting rice to the Emperor visit. The legend of the Returned Sword on the lake opposite the theater is also played here. All the scenes prove the circle of Life is most important in Orient life. Another point is that this ancient art is carried through centuries and they keep it alive every day till today 365 days a year.

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By Nhu Christy

It's worth a try when you're in Hanoi. 50 mins to know more about Vietnamese culture through its traditional live music with 17 short stories. Foreigners don't forget to take along audio translator (free) and flier to figure out what the stories are about. Tickets prices are 100k-150k-200k/person. Kids would love it!!!

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By Abhimanyu Gehlot

Very unique experience of watching the water puppets Tickets get sold quickly, especially on the weekends. Best to pick a show timing and book in advance. The shows are about 50 mins long, comprised of about 20 short stories. They're all in Vietnamese but easy enough to understand. You could consider the audio guide if you wanted more info. Tickets cost 200k, 150k, or 100k depending on how close to the stage you are.

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