An interdisciplinary theatre production that reimagines a Korean folktale through the lens of cancel culture, restorative justice, and the Me Too movement. Blending physical theatre, shamanistic ritual, and digital storytelling, the piece unfolds across Korea, the UK, and the US, tracing two sisters as they confront the fallout of their father’s public disgrace. Rooted in … [Read More]
People: Gong Won (Suyoung Park)
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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]
A review of the Korean cultural year 2023
2023: a year when an environmental artist from Gwangju shared a hug with the King; four K-pop princesses went to Buckingham Palace and received honorary MBEs; and the tolling bell of Jirisan’s Daewonsa temple was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The year marked the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK … [Read More]
King Charles visits Koreatown to prepare for State Visit
King Charles paid a visit to New Malden Koreatown yesterday, as part of his preparation for the State Visit of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol later this month. It wasn’t the pleasantest of days for it, but despite the grim weather enthusiastic crowds lined the High Street to welcome him. Centre of the action was … [Read More]
MAP Project UK: WEL,COME – at the Arthur Cotterell Theatre Kingston
A Creative Youth special performance in association with the Korean British Cultural Exchange ‘We have all experienced the feeling of anxiety that comes with the unknown and the unfamiliar, as well as the desire to create our own world. As adults, we may forget about this past, or we may feel that we cannot understand … [Read More]
ESEA Culture Festival and Prelude for Harvest Festival 2023
The Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE) is celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the Kingston Korea Festival 2022 with the launch of the ESEA (East & Southeast Asian) culture festival. The ESEA community share the exact date for the Harvest Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, regardless of its name: Chuseok (Korea), Tsukimi (Japan), Tết … [Read More]