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]
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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]
Park Nights: Eun-Me Ahn at the Serpentine Pavilion
Serpentine presents a dance performance by Eun-Me Ahn and Company. The 2024 Park Nights season kicks off with the UK premiere of North Korea Dance from renowned choreographer Eun-Me Ahn and her dance company on Friday, 28 June and Saturday, 29 June. The piece explores the differences and similarities between North and South Korean dance … [Read More]
K-music 2024: National Changgeuk Company — Lear
Discover this visionary restaging of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies into a spellbinding traditional opera from some of South Korea’s leading creatives, performers and musicians. This major new production, critically acclaimed at its premiere in 2022, retells a familiar story in the form of Changgeuk. This culturally significant and artistically rich theatrical form in Korea, blends … [Read More]
Marie Curie: original cast screening + Q&A
To celebrate the West End launch of the award-winning musical ‘Marie Curie‘, the Korean Cultural Centre will offer an opportunity to enjoy a full-length film of the musical with the original Korean cast. The performance being screened was recorded live and features Joo-hyun Ok and So-hyang Kim who both portrayed Marie Curie during the 2020 … [Read More]