There are 2 great opportunities to find out and even share what it means to you.
Promotional image for 'Phi and Me' - starting 30 March as part of the 2011 Comedy Festival
Image: Fi&D Productions
Source: Fi&D Productions
Phi and Me is a new comedy play, debuting at the 2011 Comedy Festival.
Phi is a second generation Vietnamese Australian. Phi appears to be a typical Vietnamese boy, who studies hard to make his mother proud, but deep down inside all Phi ever wanted in life was to be a superstar.
Adapted from Diana’s published Short Story – “5 ways to disappoint your Vietnamese Mother” , the Comedy play will be performed at the Guildford Lane Gallery.
Phi and Me highlights issues faced by second generation Vietnamese Australian families, including stereotyping and the adversities his mother faced as a refugee. From language barriers to getting through Australian customs, Phi shares funny stories about his dysfunctional relationship with his mum.
The show runs from 30 March to 10 April.
To find out more and book tickets go to their website.
Also showing at Guildford Lane Gallery during the show will be an exhibition called, ‘Identity'. (It's a popular topic!) The exhibition explores the issues of ethnic cultural traditions that influence second generation Vietnamese women growing up in Australia.
Her Productions are calling out for submissions. So if you are interested you have until the 11 March to get your submission ready.
What does the Ao Dai mean to you? What is your identity?
Responding to these questions, artworks can be photography, poetry, painting, sculpture and words. Your work will be exhibited at the Guildford Lane Gallery during the performance of Phi and Me . Works exhibited will also receive free tickets to Phi and Me .
Submissions are due by Friday 11th of March at 5pm.
For more information or to submit your work, contact Diana at diana@herproductions.org or call 0422 205 481.