SeoulEntertainment

Dance entertainment in Seoul

  1. A

    National Theatre

    On Namsan, this complex is home to the national drama, national changgeuk (Kor­ean opera), national orchestra and national dance companies. Venues include the main hall and outdoor stages where free concerts and movies are put on in summer. The website shows the varied schedule. It’s a 15-minute walk from the subway exit or take the yellow bus 2 (W800, every 10 ­minutes) from the bus stop just behind Exit 6.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Seoul Norimadang

    This large, covered outdoor arena hosts entertaining traditional music and dance performances on weekend afternoons. Shows include masked satirical plays, dynamic drumming demonstrations and group and individual dancing. The standard is high and local pensioners come along. If you are inside Lotte World, follow the signs to Charlotte Theatre.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Munye Theatre

    This large red-brick theatre in Daehangno puts on a varied dance-oriented programme of events and shows as well as hosting the annual Modern Dance Festival. Posters around Daehangno advertise what's on.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Tokebi Storm Theatre

    Tokebi Storm is an energetic and fun drumming show with a goblin theme (every culture seems to have its goblins), which is all-action and mime with no dialogue, so will appeal to a global audience.

    reviewed