DIMF Original Musical 'Turandot' Successfully Concludes Licensed Performance in Slovakia

Musical 'Turandot' Licensed Version from Eastern Europe Performance Scene
Photo by DIMF, (c) Ctibor Bachraty

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] The original musical "Turandot," co-produced by Daegu City and the Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF), has successfully completed its licensed performances in Eastern Europe.

DIMF announced on the 12th that Turandot held the first-ever licensed performance of a Korean original musical at the "Nov? Sc?na" National Theatre located in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, on the 6th and 7th. Both performances of Turandot were sold out.

Turandot is an original musical that premiered as the opening production of the 5th DIMF in 2011, following a tryout in 2010.

The Eastern European licensed performances of Turandot came after a licensing export contract was signed in 2018, and following local auditions in Slovakia last December, the production was staged. The Eastern European licensed version of Turandot was reinterpreted and directed by Robert Alfoldi from Hungary, featuring talented Slovak actresses Miroslava Drinnova and Sisa Sklovska.

The Eastern European licensed version of Turandot is set to become a major repertoire piece at the Nov? Sc?na National Theatre, a dedicated musical theater, performing alongside productions such as "Les Mis?rables," "Mamma Mia!," and "Cyrano" throughout the year. Furthermore, it plans to expand throughout Eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, and Austria, enhancing its status as a global content.

The Eastern European licensed version of Turandot is also invited as the opening production of the 14th DIMF to be held this summer, where it will be presented to domestic audiences as well.

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