New NANTA Theater Opens on Jeju Island on 18 April

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As of Friday 18 April, residents and visitors on Jeju Island will get to enjoy regular performances of the ever popular NANTA (Cookin'). And you can get 30% off the regular ticket prices for performances in this and the other two permanent NANTA locations: Gangbuk (near the Canadian Embassy) and Gangnam just by mentioning Korea4Expats.com.

NANTA is a comic musical non-verbal performance derived from the traditional Korean instrumental performance “Samulnori.” The kitchen is its backdrop, the chefs its main characters. Knives and other kitchen utensils are transformed into musical instruments in the hands of the performers. They thrill the audience with acrobatic cooking shows, a surprise wedding ceremony, and an exciting dumpling challenge. The coup de grace is a “Three-Drum Dance,” in which a drummer beats three standing kitchenware drums, while his cohorts slice through the air around him.

NANTA has been one of the most popular shows in Korea ever since it premiered in October 1997, drawing the largest number of spectators in Korean stage history. NANTA made its international debut in 1999 at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it received an award for the best performance. Since then, it has been staged in the U.K., Germany, Austria, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia, etc.  Eventually NANTA made it all the way to New York, premiering at the Minetta Lane Theater on March 7, 2004 and running for one and a half years. NANTA had become the first Asian show to open its own off-Broadway theater!

The energetic spectacle for all ages, and the landmark of Seoul which attracts tourists from all over the world, NANTA aims to become the longest-running show in Korea. Its 365 days-open run theatre has welcomed more than one million foreign visitors. NANTA celebrated in 10th year in 2007 and has now embarked on its next 10.

* Press Reviews
"Cooking" gives off good vibes.  -The New York Times-
“High energy experience with infectious rhythms.”   -The Guardian-
“Toast of 1999 Edinburgh Festival. Completely Sold-out!”  -CNN-
“More fun than should legally be allowed”  -Korea Herald-
“A Big Hit! Spectacular!”  -Newsweek International-
“Top Entertainment!”  -The Stage

For information on ticket prices, show times and directions on how to get to each of the venues, go to http://www.korea4expats.com/directory/809-NANTA---a-comic-non-verbal-percussion-based-performance.html

Remember to mention Korea4Expats when you book your tickets if you want to get 30% off your ticket price. This offer is valid until 31 May 2008.

1 comment | Add your comment

riko, 2009-01-24 21:14:42

if indonesian people want go to jeju island(south korea)we need a visa or visa on arrival?

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