Anthropolis 1 : Prolog/Dionysos(안트로폴리스 1 : 프롤로그/디오니소스)
※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
13 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)
- 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.
⊙ Miseongok (미성옥)
- Tel
+82-2-776-8929
It is a store that has been around since 1966. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.
⊙ Daiso - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동)
- Homepage
daisomall.co.kr
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⊙ Lime Tree Dental Hospital (라임나무치과병원)
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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⊙ Myeong-dong Sotttukkeong (명동솥뚜껑)
- Tel
+82-2-773-5076
A place where you can try both soups and grilled pork with kimchi, one of the representative dishes of Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.
⊙ Eyedaq Optician (아이닥안경)
- Homepage
www.eyedaq.com (Korean only)
- Tel
+82-2-754-0110
Associated with Eye Matrix of Japan, Eyedaq offers every kind of eyeglasses: from high myopic lenses to progressive lenses and sports glasses. Its main customers include those in need of special eyeglasses: police officers, firefighters, professional sports players (such as football and baseball players), and skin and scuba divers. As a service to its Japanese clientele, the shop provides overseas shipping options to Japan. Customized eyeglasses can be ordered online. In addition, Eyedaq boasts an array of famous imported brands such as Hoya, Seiko, Pentax, and Zeiss.
⊙ Sisamdal (시샘달)
- Tel
+82-2-310-9116
This is a cafe located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A store selling Korea’s representative summer dishes. The representative menu is shaved ice with red bean topping.
This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 25 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto
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