A musical storm is about to hit the West End, unlike anything audiences have seen before. The explosive, award-winning Korean phenomenon Swag Age in Concert is making its UK debut in London for one night only blending history, hip-hop and rebellion into a thunderous anthem of freedom.
Step into an imagined Joseon Dynasty where the poetry of Sijo which defines the nation has been banned; the once-celebrated Sijo performers have been silenced, stripped of freedom and hope. In this world of silenced voices and crushed dreams, a masked rebel group known as the Golbin Gang dares to defy the regime. Disguised and determined, they take the stage, channelling their voices to challenge the corrupt. But danger looms and will Hong-guk, the king’s shadow official and Head of Sijo, snuff out their spark before it ignites a revolution.
This isn’t just a musical. It’s a movement. The chants of “Oh-Eh-Oh! Oh-Eh-Oh!” ring out like a battle cry as ordinary people rise up, demanding a new tomorrow.
Cast:
Dan – Yang Hee Jun
Jin – Kim Soo Ha
Hongguk – Lim Hyun Su
Shibju / Jamo – Lee Kyung Soo
Book & Lyrics: Park Chan-min
Music & Lyrics: Lee Jeong-yeon
(automatically generated) Read LKL’s review of this event here.