After six months, the show has impressed audiences with its originality and creativity. It uses Vietnamese materials like ceramics and bamboo to make music.

Turning objects into instruments

The show started with a question: how can Vietnamese materials be used in new ways in art?

GOm Show is an artistic experience that puts ceramics and culture at its core.

Jars and pots become instruments, creating natural soundscapes.

The show premiered in June 2025 at the Hanoi Opera House.

After its debut, the show performed at many events and venues, including the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House.

The show also had regular performances at Khan Quang Do Theatre from August 2025 to March 2026.

The show had two regular performances per week, but this schedule is currently paused.

Ten artists use over 30 handcrafted instruments

The show is performed by 10 artists who developed the instruments and performance language.

The instruments were created through 15 years of research and experimentation.

These instruments are unique and not part of any traditional system.

The first instrument created was the Dan Do, which gave the collective its name.

On stage, the focus is on ceramics, with instruments like drum jars and pot lutes.

Towards a cultural signature for Hanoi

Many cities have signature performances, and Hanoi has the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.

GOm Show aims to be a cultural product representing Hanoi’s night-time tourism.

The production prioritizes depth of experience and artistic quality over large-scale performances.

The goal is to create a stable performance space in Hanoi that is an integrated cultural environment.

Visitors would enter through an exhibition space, exploring the story behind the sounds.

The show maintains flexibility through touring and collaborations in various venues.

The ambition is to become a must-see show in Hanoi and represent Vietnam on the regional arts map.

Huyen My