A Korean play, ‘The Tale of Haruk’ is a beautiful story of Haruk who was forbidden from eating rice. As it so happens one day Haruk decides he wants nothing but rice, and his parents give in. His hunger then grows rapidly until one day his parents offer themselves to him.
Borrowing nature-friendly ideals like recycling, this unique play aims to attract adults as well as children
Directed by: Bae Yo-Sup
The play ‘The Tale of Haruk’ is based on a Korean folktale.
Language: Korean (with English sub titles)
Date: August 15 (Chennai), August 17 (Bangalore) and August 23 (Hyderabad)
Duration: 60 minutes
Time: 7.30 p.m. onwards
Venue:
Chennai - Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall
Bangalore - Chowdiah Memorial Hall
Hyderabad - Ravindra Bharathi Auditorium
>For the detailed schedule of MPTF 2013 in all five cities, click here.
About the group:
Performance Group Tuida was first created in 2001 by eight graduates of the Korean National University of Arts. It aims to create open, nature-friendly and evolving plays. Their plays are known for using creative puppets, masks and music and their Korean-yet-cosmopolitan style has earned high acclaims in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States and Ireland. Tuida also wants to adopt nature-friendly ways in their production.
Director's quote:
It’s my pleasure to bring back Tale of Haruk. I still remember the enthusiastic audiences from our last tour in India. Look forward to meet more audiences and share the thoughts!
Watch a >sample from the play .
Cast
Kim Hyesung
Kong Byungjun
Kim Moeun
Lee Jiyoun
Kim Jiyoung
Bae Yosup
Lee Heejin
Cho Taehoon
Park Joobin
Lee Juya
Choi Sujin
Kim Seungjun
Credits
Producer: Lee Hee-jin
Production Manager/Subtitle Operator: Cho Tae-hoon
Stage Director: Park Joo-bin
Lighting Director: Lee Juya
Lighting Operator: Choi Su-jin
Sound Operator: Kim Seung-jun
Supported by InKo Centre, Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism and Korea Arts Management Service
Tickets:
Price: Rs. 600, Rs. 350 & Rs. 200. Season passes at Rs. 3,000 & Rs. 1,750 ( Chennai )
Rs. 300, Rs. 200 & Rs. 100. Season passes at Rs. 750 & Rs. 500 ( Bangalore )
Rs. 300, Rs. 200 & Rs. 100. Season passes at Rs. 750 & Rs. 500 ( Hyderabad )
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