SAIGON

About the show

A theatrical production set in a bustling restaurant across two time periods—1950s Vietnam and 1990s France—where diverse strangers gather, eat, drink, and sing together. The narrative follows their intersecting lives as they grapple with themes of displacement, memory, and historical consequence. Directed by Caroline Guiela Nguyen and presented by the National Theatre of Strasbourg, the work offers an intimate yet expansive exploration of migration and belonging. Characters search for lost homes, lost relationships, and lost versions of themselves, with their ordinary encounters unfolding into a sweeping narrative about resilience and human connection. The production balances moments of joy and heartbreak, celebrating the experiences of those shaped by movement across borders and generations.