Myeongdong Nanta Theatre (明洞亂打專用館) is a performance venue dedicated exclusively to 'Nanta'. When 'Non-Verbal Performance (a new genre composed entirely of rhythm and beats without any dialogue)' began sweeping the world in the early 1990s and gained explosive popularity in the global performance market, PMC Productions developed 'Nanta' as a musical format targeting a global audience in order to overcome the limitations of the domestic production market.

'Nanta' blends Korea's traditional Samulnori percussion with Western performance styles, set on a large kitchen stage where four chefs — a Head Chef, Female, Nephew, and Sexy Guy — perform Samulnori using various kitchen utensils such as pots, frying pans, and plates while preparing food for a wedding reception.

First performed at Hoam Art Hall in October 1997, 'Nanta' began entering overseas performance markets in 1999, and in 2003 performed on Broadway in New York to great audience acclaim.

Foreign tourists account for an average of 67% of the audience at every performance, and the proportion of foreign audience members continues to grow.

In October 2009, the Myeongdong Nanta Theatre with a total capacity of 386 seats was established on the 3rd floor of the UNESCO Building in Myeongdong, and dedicated theatres were also opened in Hongdae, Chungjeongno, and Jeju, resolving the long-standing issue of unmet viewing demand.

In 2013, a dedicated venue was also opened in Bangkok, Thailand.

Unlike ordinary theatres, the Myeongdong Nanta Theatre is a space dedicated solely to 'Nanta', and is therefore equipped with lighting and a stage designed to maximize the fun and impact of the performance.

In keeping with Myeongdong's theme, the venue adapts most quickly to changing performance needs, and its high accessibility attracts many foreign visitors.

In particular, since Chinese visitors make up the largest proportion of the audience, all staff are equipped with basic Chinese conversation skills, ensuring that Chinese tourists have no difficulty enjoying the performance.

Address : 3rd Floor, UNESCO Building, 26 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Myeongdong 2-ga 50-14)

Inquiries : 02-739-8288

Hours : Varies by performance

Parking : Not available

Website : http://www.nanta.co.kr/

Source

http://www.junggu.seoul.kr/tour/