Exhibition
"Sensitive Systems" and "Anselm Kiefer": Don`t pass up a rare opportunity to see the work of five renowned artists. Creations by iconic German painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer, prominent Asian artist Lee Ufan and the European greats Roman Opalka, Giuseppe Penone and Gunther Uecker are here in Seoul. And they are all showing on the same block. The neighboring galleries Hakgojae and Kukje are exhibiting the works of these big-league artists, whose works - at times loud and bright, but mostly quiet and subdued - give visitors an extensive overview of the last 40-odd years of avant-garde art. Kukje Gallery`s "Anselm Kiefer-Geheimnis der Farne (The Secrets of Pteridophyta)" runs through May 24 in the new building. For more information, call (02) 733-8449 or visit kukjegallery.com
Gallery Hakgojae`s "Sensitive Systems" runs through April 25. For more information, call (02) 720-1524 or visit www.hakgojae.com
To get to these galleries, which are located next to each other, go to the Gwanghwamun Subway Station Line 5, Exit 3. And take the Jongno 11 bus.
"After the Pictorial Turn: The Styles of Contemporary Paintings": In the first of a series of exhibits featuring Korea`s young artists, The Doosan Gallery displays the works of four up-and-coming young Korean painters. Hong Kyoung-tak takes popular culture slang and abbreviations onto canvas in works already featured in auctions at Christie`s. Min Song-sik utilizes brushstrokes and point of view in his "The Carpenter`s House" series, Park Min-joon works with Surrealist themes and Yoo Seung-ho shows graffiti can be art too.
The exhibit runs every day except Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. until April 24 at the Doosan Gallery in the Doosan Art Center, located at Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1, Exit 1). Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 708-5050 or visit doosanartcenter.com
"Dreamality": The Lumiere Gallery has made a name for itself in recent years as a spotlight for quality photography exhibitions. So it comes as a surprise - or perhaps a sign of the times - to see Lumiere featuring the works of Eelco Brand, a Dutch artist working exclusively with computer generated images. Brand sets aside the camera and lens in favor of three-dimensional modeling on his computer and creates prints that, while resembling photographs, look more like they belong in a high-tech video game than in your family album. Despite the unconventional medium, however, Brand tackles a number of conventional issues, including the impact of humanity on our natural environment. Though movie clips and computer-generated images may be an aberration from Gallery Lumiere`s traditional photography exhibitions, Brand`s exhibition testifies to the changing face of art in new media and the gallery`s quest to stay on the cutting edge. Eelco Brand`s "Dreamality" runs every day except Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gallery Lumiere Seoul until April 27. The gallery is located behind the Seoul History Museum, accessible via a 10-minute walk from Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5, Exit 7). Gallery talks are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Adult admission is 5,000 won. For more information, call (02) 517-2134 or visit gallerylumiere.com
"Korean Art 1910-1960" and "New Acquisitions 2007": Art aficionados can take in early- to late-modern Korean art in one sitting at the National Museum of Contemporary Art. Start with the "Korean Art 1910-1960" exhibition on the third floor to trace the early development of modern Korean art. Not only does this exhibition showcase the highly valuable works of Park Soo-keun - his work "A Wash Place" sold for a record 4.52 billion won ($4.86 million) last May - it also displays the art of Korea`s first female painter Na Hae-suck, one of Korea`s first impressionists Oh Jiho and leading Korean artist Lee Jung-sup. After taking in the works of early modern Korean art, visitors can head on downstairs to the first floor where a "New Acquisitions 2007" exhibition is being held. In 2007 the National Museum of Contemporary Art added 264 works from 117 artists to their burgeoning collection of modern art. Paintings, photographs, prints, drawings and sculptures from their new collection grace the first floor. From famed Korean landscape painter Heo Geon`s art to last year`s Venice Biennale solo exhibitor Lee Hyung-koo`s sculpture, viewers can take in an extensive array of predominately contemporary modern art. The "New Acquisitions 2007" exhibition runs through April 27. The "Korean Art 1910-1960" exhibition runs through Feb. 22, 2010. To get to the National Museum of Contemporary Art go to Seoul Grand Park Subway Station, Line 4, Exit 4. A shuttle bus runs from there to the museum every 20 minutes starting from 9:40 a.m. Tickets for adults cost 1,000 won, 500 won for adolescents. Admission is free for children and the elderly. Opening hours are daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The museum closes at 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information call (02) 2188-6000 or visit www.moca.go.kr
"Vagrant N` Substance" and "Indication": Neighboring galleries PKM and Arario Seoul bring music to the art world through the paintings and drawings of Lee Noo-ri and Baik Hyun-jhin. Songwriter-vocalist Baik turns up the volume with his dark and grotesque oils and sketches, while artist Lee summons up 1980s pop and Bjork with his candy-colored works. Schooled in Basel and Frankfurt, Lee`s European influences stand out in his fluorescent paintings. Swirls of hot pinks, fuschias, deep purples and blinding neon yellows traipse across his canvases, creating a powerful rhythm of their own. If Lee`s works elevate with bright and vivid color, then Baik`s paintings crash down with dark and putrid hues. His oils are the perfect partners to his music. His new solo album "Time of Reflection," a lazy drone of eerie music composed, written and sung by Baik himself, complements the strange downward pull of his paintings. Baik Hyun-jhin`s solo exhibition "Vagrant N` Substance" runs through April 30 at the Arario Seoul Gallery. Admission is free. For more information call (02) 723-6190 or visit www.arariogallery.com
Lee Noo-ri`s solo exhibition "Indication" runs through April 30 at the PKM Gallery. For more information call (02) 734-9467 or go to www.pkmgallery.com
To get to both galleries go to Anguk Subway Station Line 3, Exit 1. Walk down until Poongmun Girl`s High School comes into sight. Turn right and walk down the stone-walled road past the high school. Arario Seoul is about two blocks down. PKM Gallery is located across the street from Arario Seoul.
"Hello. Into. Ink. Paper": Hello Museum, Korea`s first registered children`s art museum is holding an exhibition of Korean landscape paintings. But these aren`t just any paintings. Many of these works were specially created for children. Not only is the art custom-made for kids; it is also hung low on the wall, making it the perfect height for children to look at. Seo Eun-ae, who recently got attention at the Basel Art Fair in Switzerland, presents her version of a modern Asian landscape painting in "Long Afternoon" (2006), while Yim Tae-Kyu uses a double-layered technique to create quirky yet distinctly native art in "I Can Fly" (2007). For those who want their children to get even closer to art, Hello Museum also offers art classes on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.
Hello Museum`s current exhibition, "Hello. Into. Ink. Paper" runs through May 10. To get there, go to the Seolleung Subway Station Line 2, Exit 8. Then take buses 6411 or 3420 and get off at the second stop. Opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Tickets cost 20,000 won per child for the full course, and 8,000 won for just a tour. Art classes are 40,000 won per child. Pre- and post-visit lesson materials in English are available. Reservations need to be made a week in advance by phone. Call (02) 562-4420 to find out more.
"Atta Kim: on Air": The Rodin Gallery is currently showcasing Korean photographer Atta Kim`s famed on-AIR Project" series alongside his recent India and Indala series. In 2006, when he showcased his on-AIR Project" series at the International Center for Photography in New York, Atta Kim made headlines. Featured in the New York Times for this solo exhibition, he enthralled with his long exposures and layered photographs. Though both techniques have been used by photographers for ages, Kim breathed new life into the art with his own Asian sensibilities. Exploring the concept of existence, Kim photographed urban landscapes, public spaces and even ice for up 25 hours at a time. Atta Kim`s solo exhibition runs through May 25 at the Rodin Gallery. The gallery is a two minute walk from City Hall Subway Station Line 2, Exit 8. Tickets cost 3,000 won for adults, 2,000 won for adolescents. Opening hours are from Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The gallery opens till 9 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call (02) 2259-7781 or visit
www.rodingallery.org
"The Jewels of Tiffany 1837-2007": Everyone knows diamonds are a girl`s best friend. And now, prestigious jewelry house Tiffany and Co. takes us on a journey through the fascinating and dazzling history of these enchanting baubles. With over 10 massive rooms worth of jewels, "The Jewels of Tiffany 1837-2007," overwhelms with 170 years worth of jewelry. From the Empress Eugenie Brooch, given to the French empress by Napoleon III, to the famed "Bird on a Rock," one of the world`s largest and finest fancy yellow diamonds, visitors are treated to an opulent display of gems. "The Jewels of Tiffany 1837-2007" runs through June 8 at the Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Design Museum. To get there go to Nambu Bus Terminal Station Line 3, Exit 5. The museum is a five minute walk away. Tickets cost 12,000 won for adults, 8,000 won for adolescents and 6,000 won for children. Opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call (02) 3471-3641 or visit www.Tiffany170years.com
"Masterpieces in Ceramics from the V&A": The Korea Foundation Cultural Center is holding an exhibition of international ceramics from 3000 B.C. to the 20th century. Nine sections worth of Asian, Middle Eastern and European works await viewers. Among the ceramics on display are the two-meter high turquoise scepter from ancient Egypt, a life-size goat from Augustus the Strong`s porcelain menagerie in Dresden and Sevres porcelain busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette made shortly before they were beheaded. To look at this extensive and well presented collection of wares visit the Korea Foundation Cultural Center located near City Hall Subway Station Line 2, Exit 9 in the JoongAng Ilbo Building. The exhibition runs through June 23. Tickets cost 6,000 won for adults, 5,000 won for students and 4,000 won for children. For more information call (02) 3789-5600 or visit www.kfcenter.or.kr
"The King of Flowers expo": The great Swedish natural scientist Carl von Linne can claim many magnificent honors. He was, beyond doubt, one of the most influential scientists in history, crucial to our present day understanding of how the species on this planet relate to one another, and widely acclaimed as one of the most important progenitors of Charles Darwin. Linne, who was trained and practiced as a physician, was the first ever to define the human being as an animal among other animals, naming it Homo sapiens. In order to introduce the life and achievement of Linne, the Swedish Embassy is organizing an exhibition "The King of Flowers - Carl von Linne" at the Hantaek Botanical Garden until May 15. During the exhibition, there will be a Swedish-Korean joint symposium organized by the Korean History of Science Society and Uppsala University on April 26-27 highlighting Linne and his impacts in East-Asia contexts held at Seoul National University. Visit www.linnaeus300.com to find many scientific subjects and to share opinion. Hantaek Botanical Garden can be found at www.hantaek.co.kr (Korean only) or by calling (031) 333-3558.
"Czech expos in Daegu": Two exhibitions on Czech culture and history have opened at Keimyung University in Daegu. The exhibition ??Czech Architectural Cubism 1911-1914??/4 tells a story of the artistic movement of the early 20th century and its peculiar ｅxpression in Czech architecture. Panels with photographs, sketches and explanatory texts attempt to highlight important buildings and the most prominent personalities of the epoch. The other exhibition titled "Beauties and Secrets of the Czech Republic" depicts the turbulent history of the Central European country and demonstrates the striking characteristics of its many different periods including prehistory, middle ages, industrialization, two world wars, communist regime and recent events.
Concert
"Andrea Bocelli Tour 2008": The Italian operatic and classical crossover singer, who has sold more than 60 million copies of his albums, will give his second solo concert in the country at the Seoul Gymnastic Arena in southeastern Seoul on April 22. The upcoming Seoul recital will also feature Heather Headley, a Tony-winning Broadway star who starred in "The Lion King" and "Aida" as guest singer. Ticket prices for the concert range from 80,000 won to 280,000 won. Exit No. 3, Olympic Park Station on Subway Line No. 5. For more information, call (02) 3444-9969.
"James Blunt Concert": The BRIT Awards-winning English singer-songwriter will come to town for his first concert in the country on April 26 at the Olympic Hall of the Seoul Olympic Park. Best known for his smash worldwide hit "You`re Beautiful," Blunt became the first British artist to top the American singles chart in nearly a decade when the song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006. Ticket prices for the concert range from 66,000 won to 99,000 won. Exit No. 3, Olympic Park Station on Subway Line No. 5. For more information, call (02) 563-0595.
"Paul Potts in Seoul": The sensational winner of last year`s "Britain`s Got Talent" will give his first recital in the country at the auditorium of Ewha Womans University, western Seoul, on May 3 and 4. During the final round of the contest, watched by 13.5 million viewers, he stunned the show`s judges and audiences alike with the hauntingly beautiful rendition of Puccini`s "Nessun Dorma." Ticket prices range from 77,000 won to 132,000 won. Exit No. 2, Ewha Womans University Station on Subway Line No. 2. For more information, call (02) 722-6504.
"L`Arc-en-Ciel Concert": The Popular Japanese visual rock band will perform at Olympic Gymnasium of Seoul Olympic Park, southeastern Seoul, on May 17. Comprised of vocalist Hyde, bassist Tetsu, guitarist Ken and drummer Yukihiro, the band whose name means "the arc in the sky" in French has sold over 15 million albums and 30 million singles since it was formed in Osaka in 1991. Ticket prices range from 44,000 won to 99,000 won. Exit No. 3, Olympic Park Station on Subway Line No. 5. For further information about the concert, call (02) 783-0114.
"Claude Bolling Big Band Concert": The world famous French jazz pianist, composer, arranger and conductor will give a concert with his band at the Goyang Aram Concert Hall on May 24. Bolling, 77, who virtually defined the concept of jazz-classical crossover with his groundbreaking album "Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano" has collaborated with a variety of accomplished artists including cellist Yo-Yo Ma and flutist Jean-Pierre Rampaul. Tickets are from 10,000 won to 70,000 won. Exit No. 3, Jeongbalsan Station on Subway Line No. 3. For more information, call (031) 960-0017.
Musical
"Soridoduk": Based on the Australian movie called "Amy," the musical was adapted and directed by Cho Kwang-hwa, and focuses on a child by the name of Achim, (which means "morning") who becomes so traumatized by the death of her father - who happened to be a popular singer - that she becomes deaf and mute. Achim and her mother come to live in a small country town, where a cast of characters, including an overzealous grandmother, a grandfather who is terrified of any kind of dirt or contamination, and a retarded teenager, among other out-of-the-ordinary folks, live. Haunted by the singing ghost of her father, Achim is embraced and eventually healed by the townspeople, including Yoo-joon, a struggling singer who has come out to the country for inspiration. "Soridoduk" is playing at the Hoam Art Hall. The show is performed weekdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sundays and holidays at 3 and 6 p.m. The Hoam Art Hall is located 5 minutes from City Hall Station (Lines 1 and 2, Exit 9). Tickets run from 35,000 won to 60,000 won. For more information, call 1577-5266 or visit soridoduk.com
"Goodbye Girl": Actress Ha Hee-ra, known for her career on television dramas, returns to the musical stage for the first time since her 1998 appearance in "Nonsense." Ha takes the role of Paula, a single mother who falls in love with Elliot played by Jung Sung-hwa. By focusing on the two developing their relationship, the musical delivers a message of family and setting priorities. Through the process of their romance, both Paula and Elliot discover the importance of family and learn that before they can stand together as a couple, they must be able to stand up on their own. "The Goodbye Girl" will run until June 15 at the Baekam Art Hall, located near Samsung Station (Line 2, Exit 8). Performances are Tuesdays to Fridays at 8 p.m. with a 4 p.m. matinee on Wednesday, and at 3 and 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays. The performance is 150 minutes, including intermission, and tickets are 45,000 to 55,000 won. For more information, call (02) 501-7888.
"Snow Show": A magical show by internationally acclaimed comedian Slava Polunin is coming to Seoul on April 16 and to Seongnam on April 23 for a week run. The show will hit the stage at two theaters in Seoul - KEPCO Art Center (April 16-20) and Universal Arts Center (May 8-11) - and will also be performed at Seongnam Arts Center in April 23 through 27. The non-verbal show was hailed as an overwhelming, spectacular and amusing production, winning the Russian comedian a Time Out Award in London in 1993. After achieving success in London, the Russian performer presented his production in North America and was honored with the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. According to Yedang Entertainment, the show`s agency in Seoul, more than one million audiences around the world have watched the show so far. Tickets are 40,000 won to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6273-1114.
"Bremen Town Musicians": Chongdong Theater presents the musical "Bremen Town Musicians" April 25 through May 31. Based on the Grimm Brothers` classic fairy tale, the four animals of the musical - a donkey, a hound, a cat and a rooster - hit the road in the hope of becoming Bremen town musicians. The musical will have live music played on various instruments such as a rain stick, a traditional Chilean wind instrument and a Hawaiian traditional four-stringed ukulele. Characters will also sing a cappella songs to help kids understand the meaning of harmony. Tickets are 25,000 won and 30,000 won. Call (02) 02-751-1931 or visit www.chongdong.com for details.
"Teeth": Performed by all English-speaking actors, the musical "Teeth" might be a smart choice for parents who are looking for performances highly educational and entertaining. Featuring Arthur Johansen and Brad Curtin, the two actors currently working with EBS, the state-run broadcasting station, the musical teaches children the importance of dental hygiene. The musical follows the story of Prince David who feels obliged to rescue the princess from an evil monster. But after the rescue mission, the Princess spurns David because of his ugly teeth. The show hits the stage at COEX Arts Center in Samseong-dong on April 23 through May 18th. Tickets are all 30,000 won. For details, call (02) 747-0035.
"Notre Dame de Paris": The first French musical to be adapted into Korean, "Notre Dame de Paris" is playing at the Seongnam Arts Center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. It will run through April 19. The musical is one of the most successful French musicals, having drawn in more than 10 million theatergoers around the world since its premiere in 1998. The French musical achieved huge success here despite highly priced tickets, attracting about 190,000 local fans when it was staged in 2005 and 2006. Korea is the first country in Asia and the fifth in the world - after Britain, Italy, Russia and Spain - to transform the French musical into a local version. Tickets are 30,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit
www.ndpkorea.com
"Mamma Mia": The Korean rendition of the immensely popular British musical "Mamma Mia" is playing at the Charlotte Theater in Seoul. The musical, a lighthearted mother-and-daughter relationship story built around 22 songs from the 1970s Swedish pop group ABBA, was created by British producer Judy Craymer and former ABBA members Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, and made its premier in London in 1999. Since then, "Mamma Mia" has become one of the major attractions in the theatrical world, garnering over 10 million in audience and $500 million in earnings through performances in Europe, North America, Japan and other countries. The Korean cast includes musical divas Choi Jung-won, Lee Jae-young and Jeon Soo-kyung. Tickets are 40,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information call (02) 577-1987 or visit
www.mamma-mia.co.kr
Drama
"Blackbird": A powerful production written by British writer David Harrower, which hit the West End stage three years ago. Based on a true story, the drama tells the tale of Una and Ray, who meet again 15 years after their relationship ended. Choo will play Una, who had an affair with Ray, a 40-year-old friend of the family, when she was just 12. The drama hits the stage at the Dongsoong Arts Center in Daehangno on March 21 through May 21. Choo Sang-mi, a versatile actress takes the role of Una of suffering ego while veteran actor Choi Jung-woo plays Choo`s counterpart, Ray. Tickets are 25,000 won and 35,000 won. For more information, call (02) 766-6007.
"Applause to Julie": As the title would indicate, this play does not follow the story of Hamlet, but rather revolves around a number of poor actors and their lives as they prepare for a production of Hamlet. The actor playing Hamlet falls in love with his Ophelia, who in a past performance played Juliet and can`t get over her Romeo. The drama runs from Tuesday to Friday at 8 p.m., weekends and national holidays at 3 and 6 p.m. until May 5. Tickets are from 25,000 to 35,000 won. Doosan Art Space 111 is located at Jongno o-ga Station (Line 1, Exit 1). For ticketing and more information, call (02)708-5002 or visit doosanartcenter.com
"Liar, Part 1": "Run for Your Wife" - known as "Liar, Part 1" in Korean. This play puts a comedic spin on the life of an ordinary man living two ordinary lives with two different wives. Song Sang-wook plays the role of John Smith, a man with a life as plain as plain can be. He, however, is married to both Mary and Barbara, and spends the better part of his life trying to keep his two lives separated while driving his taxi to pay the bills. John`s double life is turned upside down after he intervenes in a robbery and becomes a town hero of sorts. With the press involved and two police offers investigating, John must pump out lie after lie to try to keep everything under wraps. "Run for your wife" performs Tuesdays to Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 7 p.m. and at 3 and 6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. The current show at Dongyang Art Hall, near Sinsa Station (Line 3, Exit 2), is an open run. Performances are 100 minutes and adult admission is 25,000 won. For more information, call (02) 515-6510 or visit dyarthall.co.kr
"Some Girls": Installation theater Jungmiso, in the heart of Hyehwa, brings Neil Labute`s "Some Girls" onto its stage, and by no means should it be a role model for anyone`s love life. Successful movie director Jin-woo returns from Paris to revisit the women of his past just before he gets married. Taking place entirely in Jin-woo`s hotel room, four women - a crazed high school girlfriend, a friends-with-benefits deal, and an acting senior who taught him the business - come and go as the play explores the psyche of an overtly selfish man and the women who love (or loved) him. Splitting time as the main character - played by David Schwimmer of "Friends" in the opening performance at London`s West End - Choi Duk-moon and Lee Seok-june showcase their versatility. "Some Girls" runs until Aug. 10 at Jungmiso Theater, accessible from Hyehwa Station (Line 4, Exit 2). Performance are 100 minutes and occur at 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays with an additional 4 p.m. matinee on Fridays, and at 3 and 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Adult admission is 35,000 won. For more information, call (02) 766-6007 or visit idsartcenter.co.kr
"Closer": Danny Ahn, member of the pop R&B group "god" makes his theater debut with "Closer," which is adapted into Korean from the 1997 Patrick Marber play and the 2004 film of the same name. Ahn, who splits time with Lee Shin-sung, plays the role of Dae-hyun, an obituary writer who falls in love with a stripper, Ji-hyun. His wandering eyes, however, reset their sights on photographer Tae-hee, who gets married during the course of the play. Outwardly, the play may appear as a simple story of trading partners, but the subtleties within the story make it extremely complicated and socially profound and the set is integral in carrying out the complex message. "Closer" runs Tuesdays to Fridays at 7:30 and weekends at 7 p.m. until April 27. There are also 3 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Performances are 120 minutes and are being held at Jayu Theater of the Seoul Arts Center, accessible from Nambu Bus Terminal Station (Line 3, Exit 5). Tickets are 30,000 to 40,000 won. For more information, call (02) 764-8760 or visit sac.or.kr
Dance
"Romeo and Juliet": The Korea National Ballet, led by former ballerina Choi Tae-ji, presents "Romeo and Juliet" at the National Theater of Korea on April 16-19. The performance will feature ballet troupe`s principal dancers, including Kim Joo-won and Kim Hyun-woong, and guests Kim Ji-young, principal dancer of the National Ballet of Netherland. The Korean ballet troupe`s "Romeo and Juliet" features the choreography of Russian master Yuri Grigorovich, one of ballet`s great figures in the 20th century. Tickets are 10,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 587-6181.
"Kyungsung, 1930": The Seoul Metropolitan Dance Company presents "Kyungsung, 1930," a new production that portrays the artistic lives of "gisaengs" during the Japanese colonial rule of Korea, on April 24-25 at the Sejong Center in central Seoul. Set in the 1930s in Kyungsung, the old name of Seoul during the colonial period, the production sheds light on the lives and spirits of gisaengs, or female entertainers, who went through years of hard training to learn traditional choreography, music and literature. "Kyungsung, 1930" is a dance production that centers on the story of two Gwonbeon artists - San-hong (played by Na Sun-joo) and Geum-hyang (Kim Seung-ae) - who happen to fall in love with the same man, Hyung-chul. Hyung-chul, played by young dancer Shin Dong-yup, is a charismatic man who fights for Joseon`s independence. Ticket prices range from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information and ticket reservation, call (02) 399-1766 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr
Festival
"Busan Int`l Performing Arts Festival": Aspiring to become Asia`s center for theatrical dramas, Busan holds its annual international performing arts festival from May 3 to 15 at the Busan Cultural Center and four other venues in the southeastern port city. Under the title "Music, the Essence of the Theater," this year`s festival will focus on music theater, a form of theater works combining music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance. The festival opens with "The Opera," a multimedia show by Squonk Opera from the United States and closes with musical "Sonagi (Rain Shower)" by the Seoul Metropolitan Musical Company. The festival will also feature Spanish non-verbal performer "M3" (on May 8-9 at Multimedia Theater of Kyungsung University), Russian cabaret show "Naphthalen" (on May 8-10 at the Busan Cultural Center) and Chinese puppet show once Upon A Time" (on May 5-15 at the Busan Cultural Center)." For more information and ticket reservation, call (051) 611-3703 or visit www.bipaf.org
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