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NANTA
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NANTA (COOKIN' in English) |
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Literally meaning random drum-beats, ¡®Nanta¡? is a non
verbal performance based on the rhythms of samullori
(traditional Korean percussion) unique to Korea. At
its debut in October 1997, the theater was filled to
110% capacity and since then, the show has drawn the
largest audiences in the history of performing arts
in Korea. Winning international acclaim, it also became
the first Asian show to stage a long off-way Broadway
show in February 2004. Nanta has been hailed for successfully
adapting the Korean percussion tradition to modern performance
styles. The show is designated as one of the ¡®Ten Things
to See in Seoul¡? by the Korea National Tourism Organization.
About the Show: In Nanta, four chefs
play samullori using all sorts of kitchen utensils
as they prepare for a wedding reception in an open
kitchen. As they get ready to start the day, the unpleasant
manager gives them some unexpected news. Not only
do the chefs have to prepare the entire wedding meal
by 6pm, but they also have to teach the manager¡?s
nephew some cooking lessons. None of them are happy
with the situation, but they set to work. In the process,
they must solve a whole array of difficulties. Gradually,
the audience and the players become one. Finally,
they assemble all of their ideas to finish the cream
cake, the highlight of the wedding reception, and
the ceremony proceeds without any troubles. In the
course of the fantastic wedding party, the audience
bonds through lots of laughter, the friendly kitchen
atmosphere, and above all five characters whose magnetic
spirits create the various rhythms and sounds.
Major Features: Unlike other non-verbal
shows, which have been criticized for monotonous repetition
of rhythmic drumming, Nanta is set in a kitchen, a
universal space, which adds a lot of dramatic and
comic elements. It is entertaining for both genders
of all ages and nationalities. Since it is based on
Korea¡?s traditional samullori, visitors can experience
Korean culture as well.
| Period |
2000-07-01 - OPEN RUN |
| Place |
Jeong-dong A&C, Jeong-dong 15-1, Jung-gu, Seoul |
| Transportation |
Take Subway Line 1 or 2 to City Hall Station. From exit
1 and 2, walk about 400 meters along the wall of Deoksugung
Palace and turn right at the Yewon Art University crossing.
Walk 30 meters.
Or you can take Subway Line 5 to Seodaemun Station.
From exit 5, walk straight in the direction of Gyeonghyang
Daily building for 150 meters. Take a right turn in
the direction of Jeongdong Theater and walk 50 meters.
At the Yewon Art University crossing, take a left and
walk 30 meters. |
| Telephone |
Korea Travel Phone: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese,
Chinese)
For more info: +82-2-739-8288
E-mail: ticketmaster@nanta.co.kr
Website: www.nanta.co.kr
Hours: Weekdays 16:00, 20:00 / Saturday 13:00, 16:00,
20:00 / Sunday and Holidays 15:00, 18:00
Admission: VIP 90,000 won / S 80,000 won |
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