Now a global smash hit, this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store that inspired the Netflix phenomenon, is written by Ins Choi, who calls the play his “love letter to his parents and to all first-generation immigrants who now call Canada their home.” After two successful runs in London in 2024, the … [Read More]
Category: Performance
Plays, musicals, dance
Yong Min Cho dance performance: The Art of Painting
Enjoy a Poetry and Dance Performance in the Georgian Eating Room to accompany Antoni Malinowski’s work in Pigments and Photons with Martin Crimp, Kristin Winters and Yong Min Cho The Art of Painting event begins with a sardonic text by playwright Martin Crimp originally written for the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna where Vermeer’s The Art of Painting hangs. At … [Read More]
Dragons, by Eun-Me Ahn: 8-city UK tour
Dance Consortium presents the multi-media dance spectacular Dragons, from iconic South Korean dance artist Eun-Me Ahn, “…bursting with vivid strangeness and hope” (The Stage). An eight-venue tour opens at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on 24 & 25 February In Asia, dragons represent resilience, joy and optimism. They are the inspiration for this latest work by avant-garde … [Read More]
Seoul Manner, by Bek Hyunjin
Korean legend and innovator, Bek Hyunjin – actor, contemporary artist, installation artist, performance artist, and musician – presents an exhilarating evening of entertaining, meaningful performance that draws you into the enigmatic beauty and drama of Korean lyrics and art. Bek Hyunjin Bek Hyunjin is an omnidirectional artist based in Seoul, South Korea. His music career started in … [Read More]
Yollin Lee: Illusion, at the KCC
The KCCUK presents its first performance by an illusionist. Yollin Lee, the award winning magician will be performing at the KCCUK for the first time. ‘Illusion’ combines sleight of hand magic with mentalism, which involves reading the audience’s thoughts, and is presented in a storytelling format, intertwined with personal stories from magician Yollin Lee. Don’t … [Read More]
Cancelling Patji – presented by Namoo Chae Lee
Cancelling Patji is a play about two sisters whose father was called out at the biggest #MeToo case of the country on their special day of shamanistic ritual to wash off their bad fate. Mirroring the Korean traditional fairy tale of Kongji and Patji, we see how the guilt transfer to the family members and … [Read More]
Mirror: a performance conceived by Bongsu Park
For the past seven years, artist Bongsu Park has explored the world of dreams through performance, immersive installations, audience participation, video, and painting, sharing the unique dream culture of Korea. In collaboration with the Tavistock Institute, Park has delved into the personal and societal significance of dreams, fostering an intimate dialogue with her audience. With … [Read More]
United Steps: A Dance of Many Tales
ESEA women from Korea and China share autobiographical stories. The theme, “Individual Histories Converging into a Harmonious Unity,” highlights personal histories creating harmony. Korean Instrument: Janggu A traditional South Korean drum made from wood, leather, ropes, metal, and bamboo. Content warnings: Audience Interaction Director & Concept: Suyoung Park / GONG WON Company Co-production: Glanect Entertainment … [Read More]
Moon Kim’s The Waiting Room, at Space Theatre Canary Wharf
Welcome to my room, I’m so happy you’re here. Let me tell you all about Cactus and how wonderful she is. But please don’t leave me. A story from a Korean perspective that transcends culture. This is a story about love and longing. A story that you cannot afford to miss. ‘The Waiting Room’ was … [Read More]
Theatre round-up: four recent Korean stage productions
This year in London we have been fortunate so far to have enjoyed four Korean stage productions: two imports with a run of several weeks each, and two shoestring-budget local productions with a handful of performances. Which would we go to see again? Do the plucky locals win out over the imports? [Read More]
The Comfort Woman, at King’s Head Theatre
In a moving one-woman performance, experience the powerful story of Minja, a young girl from a remote South Korean village whose life is shattered by World War II. The play follows Minja’s journey from childhood to her innocence being cruelly stripped away when she is deceived and abducted by the Japanese Army, thrust into a … [Read More]
Kim’s Convenience returns for a second season
The award-winning play which inspired the Netflix Comedy is back by popular demand. Following a sell-out season at Park Theatre earlier this year, KIM’S CONVENIENCE will transfer to Riverside Studios for a strictly limited season from 5 SEPTEMBER – 26 OCTOBER 2024. There’s humour and heart in every aisle… Now a global smash hit, this … [Read More]
Ambiguous Dance Company: The Belt
The Coronet Theatre’s first ever site-specific performance. The Belt: An extraordinary immersive journey from the first industrial revolution to the second, guided by Korea’s coolest dance company. The Coronet Theatre’s first immersive event takes you down the candlelit hallways of one of London’s most atmospheric theatres, where Ambiguous Dance Company’s superb dancers inhabit hidden backstage areas, … [Read More]
2024 Kpop UK National Competition
Don’t Miss the KPOP Event of the Year – Get Your Tickets Now! Get ready, KPOP fans! The KPOP UK National Competition 2024 is coming, and this is your chance to witness the UK’s best KPOP talent live on stage! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering the world of KPOP, this event promises an unforgettable … [Read More]
Moon Kim’s The Waiting Room, at the Camden Fringe
“Maybe I’m not talented enough to open that door.” Join Lemon, a girl trapped in a timeless limbo, pining for her for her lost love, Cactus. As Lemon grapples with the mystery of the door that won’t open and the loved ones who have disappeared through it, audiences are invited to laugh, cry and reflect … [Read More]
Woori Han’s Housemates musical, at the Camden Fringe
Join us for “Housemates,” a comedic gem by Korean playwright Woori Han and Korean composer Su Kim. Set in picturesque ‘Debden,’ this musical invites you on a rollicking journey with two unlikely companions – a Korean and an American – as they navigate shared living and attempt a memorable graduation party. Cultural clashes provide a … [Read More]