Anthropolis 1 : Prolog/Dionysos(안트로폴리스 1 : 프롤로그/디오니소스)
Anthropolis 1 : Prolog/Dionysos(안트로폴리스 1 : 프롤로그/디오니소스)
– Address : 서울특별시 중구 명동길 35 (명동1가) 국립극단 명동예술극장
※ Presentation Information
– Age Limit
16 years old or older
– Event Date
20251010 ~ 20251026
– Location
Myeongdong Theater, 35 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
– Event Duration
180 minutes
– Sponsor
재단법인 국립극단
– Co-Sponsor Phone
1644-2003
– Programs
The National Theater Company of Korea presents the latest work by German contemporary playwright Roland Schimmelpfennig. The first installment in a pentalogy exploring the tragedy of the ancient Greek Theban royal house, this production received acclaim from both audiences and critics when originally staged at Germany’s Deutsches SchauSpielHaus, which was named “Theatre of the Year.”
The performance consists of Prolog, which opens the entire five-part series by introducing the origins of the Theban royal house, and the main piece Dionysos, a modern adaptation of Euripides’ ancient Greek drama The Bacchae. It tells the story of Dionysos, who returns to Thebes to punish mortals who refuse to acknowledge his divinity, bringing madness and destruction upon the entire city.
The work transcends mere retelling of ancient myths, using the city’s embedded violence and humanity’s collective yearning for madness to sharply examine contemporary social ills. It raises profound questions about power and oppression, individual freedom, and identity, guiding audiences toward powerful catharsis.
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Myeongdong Theater (명동예술극장)
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– Homepage
www.mdtheater.or.kr
– Tel
+82-1644-2003
Myeongdong Theater is an exclusive theatrical performance center, located in what was originally the National Theater of Korea. From 1934 to 1973, the National Theater of Korea pioneered Korean arts and culture, serving as a movie theater, performance hall and art theater. Though it closed its doors in 1975, it was reopened on June 5, 2009 after 3 years of renovation under the name of Myeongdong Theater. The exterior of the theater was left untouched, while the interior was completely updated for a modern design. The theater has a mid-sized performance hall with state-of-the-art stage equipment and a seating capacity of 588 seats. The close proximity of the seats and the stage offers great views as well as allows the audience to share the passion of the performers on stage. The theater presents a range of performances such as theatrical plays, experimental plays, non-verbal performances, and musicals. In addition, the place is a popular venue for diverse events like acting contests, theater festivals and performance festivals.
⊙ Daiso – Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동)
– Homepage
daisomall.co.kr
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⊙ Lime Tree Dental Hospital (라임나무치과병원)
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Located in Myeong-dong, the heart of Seoul tourism, Lime Tree Dental Hospital is a hospital-grade medical institute. It is led by In-su Kim, the Chief Director with 27 years of experience, and it has a team of specialists covering different departments. This hospital boasts superb accessibility as it is right near Myeong-dong Station (Subway Line 4) and Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Subway Line 2).
Skilled medical staff in esthetic prosthodontics are in charge of procedures such as One-day Veneer and All Ceramic Crowns. Additionally, medical staff who have experience placing over 35,000 dental implants directly perform implant procedures.
A leader in K-medicine, Lime Tree Dental Hospital is committed to giving customers the utmost satisfaction.
⊙ 8 Seconds – Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 명동점)
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⊙ Jinsadaek (진사댁)
– Tel
+82-2-774-9605
Jinsadaek is a traditional Korean restaurant located near Myeongdong Cathedral. It specializes in serving high-end Korean table d’hote prepared with ingredients such as beef, abalone, fish, soybean paste, blue crabs, and japchae. Additionally, they offer specialties like bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu).
⊙ Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)
– Homepage
http://www.onedang.co.kr/
– Tel
+82-2-776-7612
Located in Myeongdong, a central and tourist area of Seoul, Wondang Gamjatang offers gamja tang (pork backbone stew) as their signature dish. Patrons have the option to other delectable menu such as bulgogi, jokbal bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with braised pigs’ feet). It’s popular with both Koreans and foreigners. As it’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one can visit anytime.
⊙ Eun&Jeong Myeongdong Dakgalbi (은앤정명동닭갈비)
– Tel
+82-2-778-1988
Situated on Myeongdong Street, Eun&Jeong Myeongdong Dakgalbi specializes in dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken). They have a variety of menu options such as spicy stir-fried chicken and cheese and stir-fried chicken with garlic and soy sauce, so patrons can choose according to their preferences. In addition, rice cakes, sweet potatoes, noodles, and fried rice can be cooked together for a richer experience. In addition, customers have the option to other delectable dishes including budae jjigae (sausage jjigae), makguksu (buckwheat noodles), and samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup).
⊙ Lens Town – Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 명동중앙점)
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⊙ Shoe Marker Plus – Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (슈마커플러스 명동점)
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