Gyeonggi Arts Center to Stage Edinburgh Festival Sensation "Please Right Back"

The Gyeonggi Arts Center will stage the highly acclaimed production "Please Right Back" by the British theater company 1927 from April 24 to 26.

This performance marks the Korean and Asian premiere of the work, offering audiences in Korea the first opportunity to experience a production that garnered significant attention at the Edinburgh International Festival.

The production features an original combination of animation and live performance.

Blending visuals reminiscent of a graphic novel with actors' performances, music, and dance, the show creates an imaginative stage. Based on a true story, it delivers a touching and humorous portrayal of family and imagination, with a narrative that weaves together reality and fantasy.

The British theatre company 1927's hit production "Please Right Back" will be staged at the Gyeonggi Arts Center on April 24. Photo by the production poster

The story centers around letters sent by the father, "Mr. E," who suddenly disappears, to his children. Through songs, dance, and inventive animation, the children embark on an adventurous journey inspired by their father's imagination. This tale, filled with playful humor and fantastical creativity, deeply resonates with both children and adults.

British theater company 1927, the creators of this production, has garnered global acclaim for its unique stage language that fuses animation with theater.

A representative of the Gyeonggi Arts Center stated, "This work is an original performance that blurs the boundaries between animation and theater, allowing both children and adults to enjoy it together. We are delighted to introduce to local audiences a production that created a stir at the Edinburgh Festival."

The performance is suitable for elementary school students and above. Ticket prices are 35,000 won for R seats, 25,000 won for S seats, and 10,000 won for the "Happiness Seat." Tickets can be reserved through the Gyeonggi Arts Center website (www.ggac.or.kr) and Nol Ticket (nol.interpark.com).

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