COOKIN’ NANTA, KOREA’S NO. 1 NON-VERBAL SHOW, SIZZLES INTO MANILA THIS NOVEMBER

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MANILA, 2015: The show that set Seoul on fire is finally coming to Manila! COOKIN’ NANTA will be playing for a limited season at The Theatre at Solaire from November 10 – 15, 2015. Great news for all Visa cardholders! Advance tickets with a 10% discount will be available during the Visa Entertainment presale for all Visa credit, debit, and prepaid cardholders from July 15 – August 15 or until tickets are sold out at www.visa.com.ph

The show is titled COOKIN＇ because of its simple appeal to the audience. In addition, the title allows for a more international approach to the show that is called NANTA in Korea. The figurative meaning behind NANTA is a reckless punching of a typical boxing match. Our NANTA is a non-verbal performance of reckless rhythms that dramatize customary Korean percussion in a strikingly comedic stage show. It integrates unique Korean traditional tempos with a western performance.

“High energy experience with infectious rhythms.”

The Guardian

NANTA is a comic musical non-verbal performance derived from the traditional Korean instrumental performance “Samulnori.” The kitchen is its backdrop, chefs its main characters. Knives and other kitchen utensils are transformed into musical instruments in the hands of the performers. They thrill the audience with acrobatic cooking shows, a surprise wedding ceremony, and an exciting dumpling challenge. The highlight of the show is a “Water Drum Sequence” where drummers beat 5 standing kitchenware drums with water and LED lights on them and this climax leaves the audience wondering whether it’s the drums or their heart beating.

NANTA has been one of the most popular shows in Korea ever since it premiered in October 1997, drawing the largest number of spectators in Korean theatre history. Instead of remaining where it is, the artistic and cultural values of NANTA has constantly been upgraded. NANTA made its international debut in 1999 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it received an award for the best performance. Since then, NANTA has performed in the U.K., Germany, Austria, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia, etc. Eventually NANTA made it all the way to New York, premiering at the Minetta Lane Theater (off-Broadway) on March 7, 2004 and had a run for one and half years. Currently NANTA can be seen in exclusive theatres in Seoul and Jeju, and is also highly recommended by tourists and locals alike as a “must see performance”.

“Explodes with rhythm, fizzes with acrobatic energy.”

Evening News-e style

NANTA is a performance in which knives and other kitchen utensils are transformed into musical instruments in the hands of the performers. They thrill the audience with acrobatic cooking shows, a surprise wedding ceremony, an exciting dumpling challenge, and a fantastic ending with powerful drum striking. Audiences enjoy the show regardless of gender or age.

An energetic spectacle for all ages, and the landmark of Seoul which attracts tourists from all over the world, NANTA aims to become the longest-running show in Korea. Its open-365-days theatre has welcomed more than 1 million foreign visitors and through its world tour (51 countries, 289 cities), it has thrilled more than 2 million people overseas.

The Manila season of COOKIN’ NANTA opens on November 10, 2015. Tickets are on sale through TicketWorld. Call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph. For group bookings, emailalma@ticketworld.com.ph.

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SEASON DETAILS

Date:            10 -15 November, 2015

Venue:         The Theatre at Solaire

*Ticket prices are exclusive of TicketWorld fees

TICKETWORLD BOOKING LINE:   891-9999