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Two Canadian contemporary circuses offer flashy escapism

The two renowned Canadian circus companies are presenting shows that offer audiences a dose of escapism from the daily grind. Just around the corner is Cirque Eloize’s “Cirkopolis,” to be staged Jul...

Jul 2, 2018
Theater
Award-winning musical 'Matilda' to premier first non-English production in Seoul

Based on a 1988 children's novel by the widely-loved British author Roald Dahl, the musical "Matilda" has toured the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand since its We...

Jun 25, 2018
Theater
Ahn Eun-me creates anew traditional dance from North Korea

Korean contemporary dancer and choreographer Ahn Eun-me will premiere her interpretation of North Korean dance in Seoul next month. Under the title of “North Korea Dance by Eun-me Ahn,” Ahn reimagin...

May 22, 2018
Theater
Korean production of megahit Broadway musical Chicago sets its own records

Since its launch in 1975, the Broadway musical Chicago has set a string of boundary-pushing records: the show was revived Broadway in 1996 and the ongoing revival became the longest-running American ...

May 11, 2018
Theater
Scottish Ballet returns with ‘Hansel and Gretel’

The last time the Scottish Ballet performed in Seoul was in 1992 as part of the cultural entourage accompanying Prince Charles and Princess Diana. After more than a quarter of century, Scottish Ball...

May 1, 2018
Theater
‘Bosch Dreams’ acrobatic performance highlights Dutch painter’s phantasmagoria

The contemporary circus show “Bosch Dreams” comes to the LG Arts Center from Friday to Sunday. “Bosch Dreams” is a 2016 co-production by Montreal-based The 7 Fingers and Copenhagen-based Theatre Rep...

Apr 5, 2018
Theater
Korea National Opera’s new artistic director Yun Ho-gen pledges more Korean operas

Fans of opera can expect to see more Korean singers performing local productions. Artistic Director of the Korea National Opera Yun Ho-gen pledged to introduce more Korean productions and original K...

Mar 26, 2018
Theater
Achim Freyer to bring his ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’ to Korea

‘On the stage, anything is possible’

Mar 8, 2018
Theater
Universal Ballet Company to hold gala performances this week

Universal Ballet Company will hold its second gala premiere from Friday to Sunday. Celebrating its 34th anniversary this year, the ballet company will give special performances comprising 11 scenes ...

Feb 28, 2018
Theater
Musical highlights prejudice against women through Victorian writer‘s struggles

Singer-turned-actress Ivy stars in ’Red Book‘

Feb 11, 2018
Theater
Opera ‘Seonbi’ to be staged PyeongChang Olympics

Adding an original opera to the vast array of cultural offerings during the Olympics period, Chosun Opera Company’s opera “Seonbi: The Noble and Wise Man” will be staged at the Gangneung Dano Culture...

Feb 8, 2018
Theater
Genre-crossing, innovative performances at LG Arts Center

The 2018 Contemporary Music & Performing Arts Season at LG Arts Center features an exciting line-up of 12 productions, ranging from the highly acclaimed international theatrical works to cross-genre ...

Jan 3, 2018
Theater
Korean ‘babbling comedy’ team Ongals to perform at London’s West End

Mime, beatboxing, juggling and babbling like babies while dressed in pajamas –- this is the brand of non-verbal, family-friendly comedy that Korean team Ongals hopes to spread around the world. In i...

Nov 30, 2017
Theater
'The Fortress' becomes fastest Chuseok movie to surpass 1m in attendance

"The Fortress," a South Korean film depicting King Injo of the Joseon Dynasty taking refuge from a Chinese invasion, has become the fastest movie released during the Chuseok holiday to surpass 1 mill...

Oct 5, 2017
Theater
Drunk Lang reports calls police to report friend filming with hidden camera

Korean-American pop artist and television personality Nancy Lang, otherwise known as Park Hye-ryeong, on Thursday reported her friend to police while drunk. Gyeonggi Yangju Police said Park called t...

Aug 3, 2017
Theater

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