There was a time when Ye Gam Theatre were coming to London once a year to do their outstanding production, Jump. They’ve had a break of a year or two, and now it’s time to welcome them back:
Jump — Ye Gam Theatre
Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, Holborn, WC2A 2HT
28 Oct – 15 Nov Book Tickets
Ye-Gam Inc: Jump, at the Peacock. Great fun
Jump is the gravity-defying, internationally acclaimed show that combines comedy, martial arts and jaw-dropping acrobatics. Jump tells the story of a pair of hapless burglars, who get more than they bargained for when they break into the home of a very unusual family, complete with karate-chopping mother and Tae-kwon-do expert grandfather.
***** “Did I say FIVE stars, make it FIFTY!” (EVENING STANDARD)
One of Korea’s biggest-selling shows, Jump now has its very own permanent theatre in Seoul and has toured throughout Europe, Asia and America, having been seen by over 3.5 million of people worldwide in 60 cities of 27 countries. This madcap action-packed display of Tae-kwon-do, jaw-dropping flips, dazzling acrobatics and swashbuckling sword fights is a show like no other.
“Inject a supersonic shot of Jackie Chan slapstick into a live action Tae-kwon-do version of The Incredibles, then add Matrix slow motion flourishes. A hit is exactly what Jump is” (THE TIMES)
It’s just a pity that it appears to have turned into a “crazy karate comedy” on the poster I’ve seen. Er…