Monthly Archives: May 2017

Possibly the First Mention of Brecht in Colonial Korea (Dong-a Ilbo, 1933)

Posted on 16 May 2017 by Jan Creutzenberg

While browsing online newspaper archives, I (more or less) coincidentally stumbled upon what might be the very first reference to Bertolt Brecht in Korean media. At least I cannot remember reading anything about this (albeit brief) mention, or any earlier … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Hamlet the Musical

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Jan Creutzenberg

Today, on Buddha’s Birthday, I walked past some posters for this year’s revival, the 10th anniversary of the Korean production (see here for details), nonetheless, in a tunnel in Yeonnam-dong, a gentrifying neighborhood known for its increasing density of artistic … Continue reading →

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Before the Chunhyang Festival in Namwon (남원 춘향제전)

Posted on 1 May 2017 by Jan Creutzenberg

Once again in Namwon (남원), just a few days before this year’s Chunhyang Festival (춘향제) begins. Six years ago, I had slept for hours in the small pavilion in Gwanghan-ru Park (광한루원) after a track on Jinri-san, today a performance … Continue reading →

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