National Theater's Signature Performances Including "Farewell My Concubine" to Be Screened at CGV... August Cinema Tour

The National Theater of Korea announced on July 13 that it will host the "2026 National Theater Cinema Tour" at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall every Tuesday from August 4 to August 18, presenting major repertoire performances from the National Theater as cinema screenings.

This screening event, organized as part of the National Theater's performance video project "The Closest National Theater," aims to broaden the audience base for performing arts and expand the distribution of performance video content.

On August 4 at 7:00 p.m., the National Changgeuk Company will screen "Farewell My Concubine." Since its premiere in 2019, this production has sold out every performance. Directed by Taiwanese director Wu Hsing-kuo, a Peking opera actor with 50 years of experience, and featuring Lee Jaram as composer and music director, the work combines the dazzling movements of Peking opera with the deep resonance of Korean changgeuk to depict the tragic love story of Xiang Yu and Yu Ji from China's Chu dynasty.

On August 11 at 7:00 p.m., the National Dance Company will present "The Tibetan Book of the Dead." Artistic director and company head Kim Jongdeok choreographed the piece, drawing inspiration from the Tibetan Buddhist guide "The Tibetan Book of the Dead." The work expresses the journey of the deceased into the afterlife through powerful Korean dance and contemporary music and video.

On August 18 at 2:00 p.m., "Entongi's Song Land 2" will be screened, a children's music concert designed for families to enjoy together during the summer break. The performance follows six-year-old Gyojin, who struggles to express emotions, as he journeys through the land of music with his friend Entongi, discovering ways to communicate his feelings. The familiar children's songs are performed with traditional Korean instruments by the National Orchestra of Korea.

A variety of events will be held for attendees. After the screening of Farewell My Concubine by the National Changgeuk Company, a conversation with the cast—Kim Junsu (as Yu Ji), Jeong Bokwon (as Xiang Yu), Lee Gwangbok (as Liu Bang), and Lee Yeonju (as Lady Qi)—will take place. Similarly, following The Tibetan Book of the Dead by the National Dance Company, artistic director and choreographer Kim Jongdeok, along with company members Jang Hyeonsu and Park Soyeong, will meet with the audience. The National Theater of Korea will also give special tickets to attendees of Farewell My Concubine and The Tibetan Book of the Dead, and a drawing diary and colored pencil set to attendees of Entongi's Song Land 2.

This screening event will offer free admission to all seats by lottery. Anyone interested in attending can apply through the National Theater of Korea website and other channels starting July 13.

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