Wednesday, 6 April 2011

Recent Tearsheets

Tearsheets from the April issue of The Word Hanoi. Thanks again to Julia for the work, and also to Ian for making the layout for the traditional theatre article look extra feisty. And, as she's leaving, a special, extra thank-you to Julia also for all the support and encouragement she's given me over these last months, she will be greatly missed.

Sunday, 27 March 2011

The Little Stage At The End Of The Universe

Most tourists to Hanoi visit the water puppets; and so they should, given that it's a cultural, theatrical gem sustained and protected by their patronage. But they should also go to the traditional theatre performances held bi-weekly (Thursdays and Sundays) at the Hong Ha theatre on Duong Thanh. Enactions of three folk tales are threaded through with traditional music, and the actors pour their hearts and souls into each. The final, intense scene, depicts a woman who has had a spell cast upon her, turning into a fox. It's disheartening to see that this small and comitted troupe play to a virtually empty theatre, so please change that by going there.

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Recent Tearsheets

From March edition of the magazine. Thanks as always to all at The Word for the assignments.

Friday, 18 February 2011

My Fair Lady

Some outtakes from a shoot for The Word Hanoi. HITS are rehearsing for My Fair Lady, and their rather dapper costumes are being measured and made at the London School of Fashion.