"Metamorphic...vibrant and uplifting."
This year’s Korean Season at Edinburgh Festival Fringe welcomed ARI: The Spirit of Korea, a metamorphic musical that brings the story of a 600-year-old folk song called Arirang to life.
Through traditional music, dance and physical theatre, we are witness to a beautiful and colourful spectacle of Korean culture. Though, there’s also a smattering of contemporary references throughout – have you ever seen Korea’s Got Talent?
The show is everything Korean, even the songs and words. But with two screens on either side of the stage with subtitles and a projection on the curtain indicating when to cheer, applaud, and show respect, the audience joined the cast on their journey of exploring love and connection.
Recognised twice by UNESCO, ARI: The Spirit of Korea is a vibrant and uplifting show with an emotional story that resonates all around the world.
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LISTING INFORMATION
Venue: Assembly Hall, Main Hall (Venue 35)
Time: 13:30
Dates: 1 - 24 Aug (not 12 & 19)
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: £12 - £18
Suitability: 5+
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