THE HISTORY OF KOREAN WESTERN THEATER

Why do South Koreans seem to accommodate so well the influence of Western culture, and why does Shakespeare occupy such an important place? Celebrating the centenary of Korean theatre, Jaha Koo realised that there is little room for his country’s dramatic tradition and that what is referred to as “Korean theatre” is actually largely influenced by Western culture. From these simple questions and conversations with his talking rice cooker, the composer and director examines the concept of self-censorship, exploring the flaws of modern Confucianism that shape lifestyles and social relationships in South Korea. This final installment in the Hamartia Trilogy (Lolling and Rolling, Cuckoo) travels back through time to understand the tragic impact of the past on our lives and wonders how we can give a better future to the generations to come.