Wednesday 30 October 2019, 7:30pm The Place | 17 Duke’s Road | London WC1H 9PY | Book tickets Free post-show talk in The Place Cafe Starkly repetitive and energetic, Nutcrusher looks at sexual objectification and power by questioning how we relate to our bodies, how they are presented and re-presented, and how cultural context affects … [Read More]
Category: Performance (page 11)
Kim Kulim and Jessica Hyunjin Kim perform at Cafe OTO
Don’t miss this chance to see a recreation of Kim Kulim’s early controversial staging of Sex on the Piano, together with new work in a collaborative evening with his daughter, Goldsmiths alumna Jessica Hyunjin Kim. Kim Kulim and Jessica Hyunjin Kim Saturday 5 October 2019, 7.30pm Cafe OTO | 18–22 Ashwin Street | Dalston | … [Read More]
Review round-up: LKL at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe
After a break from the Fringe last year, LKL returned this year to see what was new. A lot of the companies are fringe regulars: Brush, Modl, Cho-in and Hooam have all come over before, and in fact Modl this year was celebrating its 30th birthday. But there were also new acts, including Korean Gipsy … [Read More]
The Illusionists: we went to see the Korean Manipulator, and ended up being fans of all seven performers
The events that LKL covers often involve high culture: dance, visual arts, contemporary or experimental music. So a family entertainment show aimed at a mainstream audience is somewhat outside our usual area of coverage. But that’s not to say we don’t appreciate supreme talent and skill when we see it. Last week we went along … [Read More]
Review: Jinyeob Cha in Bongsu Park’s Dream Ritual
The stage is black, preparing you for sleep; the floor slightly mirrored. The space is empty apart from a curtain of transparent silvery organza fabric whose flowing folds represent the peaks and troughs of a typical sleep brainwave, and between which the dancer will move like a ghost. The dancer enters, pulling a another fabric … [Read More]
Review triple bill: the 2019 Festival of Korean Dance
When Kim Jae-Duk’s Modern Table last performed at The Place, it was to close the 2016 K-Music Festival. This year the eight-strong all-male troupe was selected to open the 2019 Festival of Korean Dance at the same venue. With a piece entitled Sok-do (Velocity) the audience perhaps had a hint of what to expect. And … [Read More]
Yu Ho-jin in The Illusionists – at Shaftesbury Theatre
A fun way to spend a summer evening. Afternoon and even morning performances are available on some days throughout the season. The Illusionists Shaftesbury Theatre | 210 Shaftesbury Avenue | London WC2H 8DP | www.shaftesburytheatre.com 6 July – 1 September 2019 | Buy tickets THIS MIND BLOWING SPECTACULAR SHOWCASES THE JAW DROPPING TALENTS OF SEVEN … [Read More]
The many ways in which you can support Bongsu Park’s Dream Auction project
OK friends, wherever you are, this is what I want you to do. Any or all of the following: Buy one or more tickets and come along to the Dream Ritual performance at the Coronet Theatre, 3-6 July. Bring a friend. I have so much faith that this is going to be a great experience … [Read More]
Sung Im Her in Future Fridays at Chisenhale Dance Space
Sung Im Her will be participating in a double bill at Chisenhale Dance Space, just south of Victoria Park in East London: Jane Chan & Sung Im Her Future Fridays at Chisenhale Dance Space Chisenhale Dance Space | 64-84 Chisenhale Road | London E3 5QZ | www.chisenhaledancespace.co.uk Friday 12 July 2019 | 7:30pm £5 Early … [Read More]
Sung Im Her performs Human Wall at Windrush and Beyond
Windrush Day 2019 is a celebration of the generations of migrants who have come to the UK, with a day of free performances, workshops, tours and much more suitable for the whole family. The programme of events includes a dance performance by Sung Im Her, Jin Han Choi and Hae Yeon Lim. It’s not 100% … [Read More]
Korean performances at Edinburgh Fringe 2019
A quick wordsearch of the 2019 Fringe catalogue provides the following items of Korean interest at the Fringe this year. LKL’s reviews of eight of the shows can be found here. The Happy Prince Children’s Shows (theatre, puppetry) Venue 21 | C venues – C aquila – temple 13:15 | Aug 1-11, 13-18, 20-26 | … [Read More]
Korean Sounds annual concert at SOAS
The Korean Music and Dance Societies at SOAS proudly present their performances they have been preparing for during this academic year. At this annual concert these societies and guest performers will entertain the audience with traditional music. The Korean Drumming Society, Kayageum Society, Korean Dance Society and Sori Society are groups of individuals (students and … [Read More]
Sharing Dreams: Bongsu Park talks about her upcoming DREAM RITUAL performance
Dreams. Freud made a whole career out of them. We are supposed to have them every night, but most of the time we can’t remember them. Cultures around the world have myths and legends in which dreams are laden with symbolic and predictive power. And in Korea, in a quaint folk custom, dreams are bought … [Read More]
Bongsu Park + Jinyeob Cha: Dream Ritual performance
I suspect this performance could be one of the events of the year. Book early to ensure your seat. And, if you feel generous, contribute to their Crowdfunder campaign to secure a unique reward. Dream Ritual Created by Bongsu Park + Jinyeob Cha | In association with The Coronet Theatre Print Room at The Coronet … [Read More]
Zadie Xa in Art Night: Child of Magohalmi and the Echos of Creation
Two commissions from Korean artists feature in Art Night 2019: Christine Sun Kim and this one: Zadie Xa: Child of Magohalmi and the Echos of Creation Saturday 22 June 2019, 7pm-3am Walthamstow Library | High Street | Walthamstow | London E17 7JN Nearest tube: Walthamstow Central Genre: Dance | Installation | Live Performance | Sound … [Read More]
K-dance 2019: Triple Bill: Choi X Kang Project / Goblin Party / Noname Sosu
The final evening in the 2019 Festival of Korean Dance brings a chance to see three performances from three diverse and innovative companies. Triple Bill: Choi X Kang Project / Goblin Party / Noname Sosu Friday 7 June 2019, 7:30pm | Buy tickets The Place | 17 Duke’s Road | London WC1H 9PY Age Recommendation: 15yrs+ Please note: This … [Read More]