2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Korean shows
2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Korean shows
This year, the festival welcomes dozens of Korean performers with an unrivalled programme of talent at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world. The 2016 Fringe will take place from 5 to 29 August at various venues across Edinburgh.
Details of all the Shows from Korea:
- Our Man
Date : 5 Aug 2016 - 9 Aug 2016
Venue : C nova studios at C venues
Group: Oneul Mudae
Author : Ae-ja Kim
Synopsis :
A gent and two ladies
Two old ladies who have never been abroad hear that their husband was found in Edinburgh. What has happened in these ladies lives? And what is going to happen to them? Will they able to search their husband? A storyteller will expose their hidden stories which is going to be heard through Korean folk songs and old love songs that lead audience’s involvement to their journey in the present and the past. Who is real wife of the MAN?
- Song of the Beast
Date: 4 Aug 2016 – 29 Aug 2016
Venue: C venues – C south (Venue 58)
Genre: drama, thriller
Group:Theatre BradHit and Samuel Baguette
Synopsis:
Hamlet transported to a slaughterhouse in modern-day South Korea. While it appears to be an ordinary slaughterhouse from the outside, it is in fact a perfectly controlled place, where powerful men butcher and execute their opponents. Painting a picture of extreme violence and wicked plans carried out by beast-like men, and one boy seeking an escape.
- Black and White Tea Room
Date: 6 Aug 2016 – 20 Aug 2016
Venue: Paradise in The Vault (Venue 29)
Genre: Theatre (Drama)
Group: Theatre Huam
Synopsis:
Our play Black and White Tea Room was first performed in 2014. It has been awarded Best Picture Award, Play Award and a Best Actor Award at the Two-Hander Festival. In 2015, the play was awarded Best Picture Award and Best Actor Award by the Seoul Theatrical Grand Award, and was also awarded Best Actor Award and Special Award at Mil-Yang Summer Festival Awards and the Tokyo Tiny-Alice Festival.
Date: 17 Aug 2016 – 20 Aug 2016, 11am
Venue: C venues – C south (Venue 58)
Genre: physical theatre, comedy
Group: EDP
Synopsis :
Stunningly original Korean update of the classic play returns to Edinburgh. Confucius meets Shakespeare with a dash of hip hop thrown in for good measure. Petruchio, a patriarch of the Confucian dynasty, tries to tame hip hop Kate into a traditional obedient woman, but who will win in the end? This critically acclaimed worldwide tour returns to Edinburgh. Traditional meets modern as beautiful Korean costumes and instruments fuse with hip hop dance and Western music. But can there ever be harmony between Confucian patriarchalism and feminism? Between West and East? ‘A sure fire winner' (FringeReview.com).
- The Tiniest Frog Prince in the World
Date: 3 Aug 2016 – 29 Aug 2016, 13:15
Venue: C venue – C (Venue 34)
Genre: Children’s show (physical theatre, pipperty)
Group: Bruch Theare
Synopsis:
In the small world of 30 Inches Aquarium, simple but amazing things are happening. A classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm reimagined for today. Brush Theatre’s clever and humorous production tells the story of a handsome prince who is changed into a frog. Only the kiss from a beautiful princess will reverse the curse. Will the bonds of friendship triumph over a crafty witch? Live action, charming puppetry, exciting video elements. 2014 Asian Arts Award winners. **** (List). ‘Had the audience giggling, gasping and cowering in just the right amounts’ **** (ThreeWeeks).
- Jeeseok Kim East-Weat Quartet
Date: 16 Aug and 26 Aug 2016, 20:30
Venue: The Jazz Bar (Venue 57)
Genre: Music (Jazz, world music)
Group: Korean Culture and Content Agency
Synopsis:
Acclaimed Korean/New Orleans saxophonist Jeeseok’s funky, melodic, energetic quartet brings Miles Davies, Coltrane and Ella up to date, with a sprinkle of Korean folk music too! Also featuring Seoul-based, world-travelling Scots pianist Paul Kirby. 'Exceptional entertainment!' (Korea Times).
- The Dandelion’s Story
Date: 4 Aug 2016 – 28 Aug 2016, 14:15
Venue: C venue – C too (Venue 4)
Genre: Children’s Show (physical theatre)
Group: Modl Theatre
Synopsis:
A beautiful flower is born with the help of something dirty, trivial and unexpected. Everything has its purpose in the cycle of life. Korean tale for children young and old. Must-see children's show is back! Adapted by JungSuk Kim from JungSaeng Kwon’s bestselling children’s fairy tale, The Dandelion’s Story has been brought to the stage in this production by Modl theatre of Korea. ‘Modl Theatre triumphs with this very joyful piece with all-age appeal’ (Stage). ‘The performances are faultless, the costumes marvellous, the special effects dazzling; overall, a beautiful production’ **** (ThreeWeeks).
- Girl
Date: 4 Aug 2016 – 28 Aug 2016, 17:15
Venue: C venues – C cubed (Venue 50)
Genre: drama, historical
Group: Modl Theatre
Synopsis:
Even now, in this moment, the war does not stop in the world. Its wounds continue even now. What more can we do than to wipe their tears and deliver our love to the roots of the pain. Modl return to the Fringe with a premiere about the comfort women of WWII, keeping the promise never to forget.
- Tiger in Blossom
Date: 4 Aug 2016 – 28 Aug 2016, 11:45
Venue: C venues – C too (Venue 4)
Genre: Storytelling, theatre
Group: Modl Theatre
Synopsis:
Modl return to the Fringe with an adaptation of the Korean folktale The Woodcutter and Tiger Brother. A heart-warming story showing the real value of family love through the story of a tiger, a loyal and affectionate friend rather than a scary and frightening animal in Korean folktales. Guaranteed to touch everyone's heart. This celebrated performance is fresh from the Wow Children's Book Festival of Korea.
- TAGO_Korean Drum
Date: 4 Aug - 29 Aug 2016, 14:15
Venue: Assembly Hall (Venue 35)
Genre: Percussion
Theatre company: Tago
Overview: Leave your stress here and bring back vibrant energy to your life. Exciting, Extreme, Exhilarating drumming show! The ultimate drumming performance from the East comes back to Edinburgh after a huge success of the previous year. A great mixture of Korean traditional instruments varying from gigantic drum to small percussion with a hint of martial arts which will spice up the show with dynamic movements. ‘A colourful fusion of drumming and dance.’ ★★★★★ (Broadwaybaby). ‘A must-see-show’ (Stage). ‘Sheer joyous exuberance and skill’ (The List). ‘High energy entertainment that commands the full attention of the audience’ (EdinburghGuide).
- CHEF_Come Dine with Us
Date: 4 Aug - 29 Aug 2016, 16:00
Venue: Assembly George Square Theatre (Venue 8)
Genre: Nonverbal Performance
Theatre company: Epersona Production
Overview: A perfect satisfaction for all theatre-loving foodies! Two chefs compete with each other to serve you a host of dishes for the eyes. Come and see the ultimate cooking show combined with jaw-dropping beatboxing and B-boying. Talented acrobatic performers with an excellent sense of humour will keep you falling off your chair. Following the smash hits Cookin’ and Jump, the original members come back to Edinburgh with a newly revised cooking show. ‘Pure visual delights!’★★★ ★★(The Evening News), ‘Full 60 minutes high-lights’ (Scotsman). ‘Fabulous physical fun’ (The List). ‘Everyone wants to get their hands on it’(Edinburgh Spotlight).
- BINARI
Date: 4 Aug - 29 Aug 2016, 12:00
Venue: Assembly Hall (Venue 35)
Genre: Shamanism
Theatre company: MAC
Overview: A rare cultural occasion brought to the theatre: Korean shamanism engages communication with heaven, played out on stage. This work compiles Halmi (Korean mask play) breaking the frame of tradition with a form of shamanic exorcism known as Gut (pronounced ‘goot), where unhappy souls are entertained and are finally able to leave this world without any lingering attachments towards this world. These combined actions to soothe the soul of the dead in a play form serves not only to comfort the dead souls but also praying for the safety of the living. ‘A Korean Jewel!’ (Le Figaro).
- SNAP
Date: 4 Aug - 29 Aug 2016, 13:20
Venue: Assembly George Square Theatre (Venue 8)
Genre: Comedy, Media Art, Magic
Theatre company: Gruejam Production
Overview: The New York Times, BBC, ITV and the Oriental Daily all gave rave reviews to each of the eight artists in the show SNAP! A contemporary mystery and magical performance produced by Gruejarm productions, SNAP, is a multi-faceted art performance based on Magic and combining ingenious stage language, illusion, mime, black & white art, comedy, dance and much more. All eight award winning artists bring to life characters such as The Alchemist, The Digital Time Traveler, The Dreamer, The Trickster and a host of others to bring you a fantasy experience which has never been seen before in the history of the Fringe.
- SingSing Bathtub & Fernando_space elephant
Date: 4 Aug - 29 Aug 2016, 12:15
Venue: Assembly George Square Studio (Venue 17)
Genre: Children's Show (musical theare, family)
Theatre company: Wiz Production
Overview: A surprise invitation for all adventure seekers! Let’s follow this whimsical crew for the ultimate experience of space. A typical ten-year-old boy and his friends happen to set off on an unexpected journey to space to deliver the baby elephant Fernando’s messages to his mum. While discovering the true colours of various planets, they come closer to their final destination. A heart-warming fairytale of aspiration, courage and friendship packed with cheerful dancing, sing-a-long songs and 3D projection mapping. An hour is too short for this completely absorbing show!’, ‘A splendid visual effect fully captured the children.’ ★★★★★(Daily)
