Nanta, a must watch performance

South Korea most amazing show Nanta also known as Cookin' or Cookin' Nanta is a non-verbal comedy show that in cooperate traditional samul nori rhythm. The musical has a simple back story of three cooks attempting to finish preparing a wedding banquet within a strict time limit while the manager installs his incompetent nephew among the kitchen staff. The show involves acrobatics, magic tricks, comedy, pantomime and audience participation.

I had a chance to enjoy this amazing show with my K supporter friend Omer on June27, 2014. Thanks to the Korea tourism organization for this amazing opportunity. We reserve our ticket at ChungJeongno Theater which is located at Chungjeongno station line5 exit-7. The best way is to go by subway where it can be easily traced by the exit-7connected to B2 of the building. The theater is located on F2 while the tickets can be received/reserved atF2. The theater is very clean with comfortable seats, big stage, nice sounds and lightening effects. With the kitchen as its backdrop, chefs its main character, one thing is very interesting which is to every kitchen utensils is transformed into musical instruments. Good smells of foods being cooked get to cover all over the kitchen and smiling faces of hilarious cooks make both the stage and the audience united.

The unifying element throughout the musical is the use of traditional Korean samul nori music, which in this case is performed with improvised instruments, such as cutting boards, water canisters and kitchen knives. The performance is almost completely non-verbal. The very few words which are spoken are mostly in English.Nanta is the longest-running show in Korean history. In Korea it is performed in three theatres in Seoul (Myeongdong & ChungJeongno) as well as in one theatre on the island of Jeju.I must say, if you really wanted to enjoy a performance full of fun, music, charm, traditions, magic and beauty go and watch nanta. You will find all the stuff there.  

 For more detail 

Myeongdong theater http://nanta.i-pmc.co.kr/nanta/en/about/nantaTheater02.aspx

Chungjeongno theater  http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_2_1.jsp?cid=1792935