Presented by the Korean Cultural Centre UK and The Place in partnership with Lowry, Dance City, and Pavilion Dance South West, the well-established staple of the dance calendar, A Festival of Korean Dance returns for its eighth year, bringing five companies to the UK from 7 – 24 May including Lowry, Salford on Tuesday 20 May when dance troupe Modern Table present Ham:beth.
Boy-band meets Shakespearean drama in this energetic all-male show by Modern Table. Loosely inspired by depictions of madness in Hamlet and Macbeth, Ham:beth combines traditional Korean songs with a live rock band to create a powerful gig atmosphere. Seven dancers in slick suits battle against the pressure to conform.
Claiming their right to desire, their quests push them into becoming lone heroes as fast and furious choreography builds the thrilling sensation of relentless energy, danger and emotional charge.
Dr. Seunghye Sun, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre UK, said
“As the Director of the KCCUK, I am delighted to co-host the 8th Festival of Korean Dance with five Korean companies. We are particularly excited to see a wide variety of contemporary Korean dance performances in multiple cities across the UK as part of the festival, further enriching the cultural connections between Korea and the UK.”
Ham:beth comes to Lowry, Salford on Tuesday 20 May. For more information and tickets visit www.thelowry.com.
