Overview
A wild road-trip romance through the heartland of America
Saigon has fallen. Helicopter pilot Quang and strongwilled Tong have both narrowly escaped the end of the Vietnam War and find themselves in a new and deeply strange country.
Thrown together in the arrival camp in Arkansas, they must navigate a mystifying dustland of rednecks, bikers, hippies and cowboys. Tong wants to make a fresh start in the land of opportunity, while Quang just wants to get home. But what if the spark growing between them was to ignite?
With its in-your-face ninja action and pulse-pounding hip-hop music, Qui Nguyen’s Vietgone is an inventive and genre-bending live-action theatrical cartoon — an irreverent, pulp fiction-style take on the love story that may (or may not) have led to his own birth.
This perfect finale to 2023 will be co-directed by Daniel Evans and Ngọc Phan on the Playhouse stage at QPAC. Cue the glitter cannon.
Accessibility
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by giving us a call on 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.
Important Information
Playhouse Access Guide
The Playhouse access guide [pdf, 462KB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.
Official ticketing service for QPAC
QTIX is our official ticketing service with selected packages sold through authorised resellers only. Read more about purchasing tickets online.
Senior
Government-issued Seniors Card (with number), excludes Business Seniors Card and National Senior Card.
Concession
Pensioners, full-time students, Healthcare Card holders, Veterans Affairs Card holders, and the unwaged.
Youth
Aged under 30 years of age at the time of booking, ID required.
Youth tickets restricted to A-Reserve only.
Great discounts available for groups of 8+. 1 free ticket for every 8 purchased.
Saturday Evenings
Premium $102
A-Reserve $94
Weeknights
Premium $97
A-Reserve $89
Matinees
Premium $89
A-Reserve $80
Previews
A-Reserve $71
Great discounts available for school groups of 10+. 1 teacher free per 10 students. Additional teachers can be purchased at the concession price. School groups restricted to A-Reserve only.
All Performances
A-Reserve $28
Education Notes
How can Vietgone be used to chronicle the lived experience of refugees from the Vietnam War in America and examine the lasting impact across generations?
Special Events
Play Briefing
- Mon 30 Oct 2023, 6:00 PM
Night with the Artists
Book the Night with the Artists to learn more about the audition process for an actor, how a character was developed, and why that piece of music was chosen. Following the show, the cast and creatives discuss the process with you.
Creatives
- Written by Qui Nguyen
- Directed by Daniel Evans and Ngọc Phan
- Original Music by Shane Rettig
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