Edinburgh International Festival
Evenings 7.30pm
Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Performed in Korean with English supertitles.
Edinburgh International Festival 2023
Trojan Women
National Changgeuk Company of Korea
Ong Keng Sen
Greek tragedy and pansori, an ancient Korean form of musical storytelling, blend in this production by the National Changgeuk Company of Korea and Singaporean director Ong Keng Sen. Heralded as a visionary director, Ong is famed for his retellings of European classics through Asian performance. K-pop producer and Parasite film composer Jung Jae-il collaborated with renowned pansori master Ahn Sook-sun to create the original music.
Set after the sacking of Troy, Trojan Women sweeps audiences up in the heartbreak and determination of the city’s female survivors. Through a whirlwind of music, dance, and theatre – brought to life by over 25 singers, actors, and musicians – emerges a stunning portrait of resilience in the face of war and occupation.
touches the heart of the audience in an unprecedented and original way
Korea Economic Daily
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Credits
Ong Keng Sen Director & Conception
Bae Sam-sik Writer
Ahn Sook-sun Pansori Composer
Jung Jae-il Music Director & Composer
Wen Hui Choreographer
Cho Myung-hee Set Designer
Scott Zielinski Lighting Designer
Austin Switser Video Designer
Kim Moo-hong Costume Designer
Gee Young Sound Designer
Park Hyo-Jeong Hair & Make-up Designer
