Kingston Welcomes Korea Programmes

Date : Thu 30 July - Sat 8 Aug 2015

1. The Kingston Welcomes Korea performance at Rose Theatre Kingstone

Thu 30 Jul- Friday 31 Jul: In Nam-Soon and Company

With marvellous costumes and elegant choreography, to beautiful music from ancient Korean sources, the director of the Institute of Traditional Korean Culture, In Nam-Soon, performs four works, including the Royal Court Dance and Arirang, to present the joys and sorrows of Korea.

Sat 1 Aug - Sun 2 Aug : Haddangse Theatre company in Brush.

A multiple-award-winning production, Brush is a delightful and inventive family show from Korea. Paintings are created and brought to life on stage with incredible physical comedy and puppetry. They tell the story of a child’s quest for a baby brother and his friendship with a variety of wonderful characters. Not to be missed by anyone under the age of 110.

Sat 1 Aug - Sun 2 August : Perfordian Factory: Ongals

The Perfordian Factory presents comedy mime, juggling, beatboxing and acrobatics in a non-stop performance of sustained slapstick: no words, only laughter. Hailed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and with five-star accolades from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, “The Ongals” are now welcomed by Kingston.

Tue 3 Aug - Wed 4 Aug : The Stem, the Bud, the Bloom and the Seed

A collaborative performance, created for the KWK Festival, between dancer Jason Piper and the composer/music director, Wan Il, who creates fun and intricate Korean music, using traditional Korean instruments. The production is directed by Philip Parr.

Fri 7 Aug - Sat 8 Aug : “Alice in Wonderland” by YMAP

A contemporary dance tribute to Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s book, published 150 years ago, using astonishing projection effects by Media Art, and lyrical dancing, choreographed by Hyo Jin Kim. A father wishes to read “Alice” to his son but has a little quarrel with him, before falling asleep. The father meets Alice in his dreams and enters Wonderland, to find the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat and Queen of Cards, before he is woken up by his son during a surreal game of croquet.

2. The Kingston Welcomes Korea concert season at All Saints

Sat 1 Aug, 1.10pm : The Choir of the Korean Catholic Church in London

Lunchtime Choral recitalWith the Choir of the Korean Catholic Church of London,Sally Mays (piano) and Simon Desorgher (Flute)
Choir Of Korean Catholic Church Of London
Sally Mays (Piano) & Simon Desorgher (Flute)
Run Time: 50 mins

Sat 1 Aug, 7.30pm : Anglo-Korean Crossover Concert

Anglo-Korean Crossover Concert (Gala)
With the Choir of the Korean Catholic Church of London
And the London-based ensemble, Sounds Positive.
Premieres: “Korea Garden” David Sutton-Anderson,
“Scattered” Slavko Zagorac , “The Kings’ Stone” Avril Anderson

Prices from £15 (£25 gala ticket/£10 concession) plus a £1.60 transaction fee.

Anglo-Korean Choral and Instrumental Classical Concert
Running time: 90 mins

Mon 3 Aug, 1.10pm : Yoon-Seok Shin

Lunchtime Piano Recital
Yoon-seok Shin
Including works by Josef Haydn and Unsuk Chin
“He plays with an unostentatious authority…” The Independent
Price £15 (£10 conc) plus a £1.60 transaction fee.
Yoon-Seok Kim (Piano)

Running time: 50 mins

Sat 1 Aug, 7.30pm : Grace Yeo & Marisol Lee

Thu 6 Aug, 7.30pm : Hye-Lim Kim, Dennis Lee, Melanie Henry & Sally Mays

Sat 8 Aug, 7.30pm : SANI - In Jieum

Independence Day Concert
With SANI, traditional Korean music ensemble,
Kim Heesun (gayageum), Lee Ji-young (gayageum), Huh Yun-jeong (geomungo),
Lee Tai-baek (ajaeng), Lee Seok-ju (piri), Kim Seong-a and Im Hyeon-bin (pan’sori)

Prices from £15 (£25 gala ticket/£10 concession) plus a £1.60 transaction fee.

SANI - In Jieum (Traditional Korean Ensemble)

Traditional Korean instruments and classical music.

Running time: 80 mins

3. The Kingston Welcomes Korea Green Debates Session at Guildhall Council Chamber

Tue 4 Aug, 11:00 am : Session 1 - How fragile is our planet 1

Price £10 plus a £1.60 transaction fee.
Tue 4th Aug - Session 1 - 11am til 1pm

£10 per session or £15 for an all day pass.
FOR ONLINE BOOKINGS: Please select both sessions required and then, at checkout, add the code ALL DAY PASS into the discount box for discounted rate.

Tue 4 Aug, 2:00 pm : Session 2 - How fragile is our planet 2

Price £10 plus a £1.60 transaction fee.

£10 per session or £15 for an all day pass. Please select ＇all day pass＇ option for both sessions required and tickets will be added to your basket at the discounted rate.
FOR ONLINE BOOKINGS: Please select both sessions required and then, at checkout, add the code ALL DAY PASS into the discount box for discounted rate.

Wed 5 Aug, 11:00 am : Session 3 - Must we change our lifestyles

Price £10 plus a £1.60 transaction fee.
£10 per session or £15 for an all day pass. Please select ＇all day pass＇ option for both sessions required and tickets will be added to your basket at the discounted rate.

FOR ONLINE BOOKINGS: Please select both sessions required and then, at checkout, add the code ALL DAY PASS into the discount box for discounted rate.

Wed 5 Aug, 2:00 pm : Session 4 - What are the odds for global agreements?

Price £10 plus a £1.60 transaction fee.

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Thu 6 Aug, 11:00 am : Session 5 - Is the solution more spiritual than technical?

Is the solution more spiritual than technical? 1100 – 1300
Guildhall Council Chamber
Price £10 plus a £1.60 transaction fee.

Tue 4th Aug - Session 1 - 11am till 1pm
£10 per session or £15 for an all day pass. Please select ＇all day pass＇ option for both sessions required and tickets will be added to your basket at the discounted rate.

Thu 6 Aug, 2:00 am : Session 6 - Is Geo-engineering a whole-earth solution?

Is Geo-engineering a whole-earth solution?

Price £10 plus a £1.60 transaction fee.

£10 per session or £15 for an all day pass. Please select ＇all day pass＇ option for both sessions required and tickets will be added to your basket at the discounted rate.