ACC Wednesday Theater
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
In conjunction with Seoul Arts Center’s “SAC on Screen”
Watch the excellent theater performance on screen!
The sixth story, Pericles, Prince of Tyre
- DateJuly 6 (Wed), 2022
- Time19:00
- PlaceTheater 3
- Age LimitMust be 12 or older
- Seating217 seats
- Price Free
- TicketHome Page / Ticket Office / Call Center
- Contact+82-1899-5566
- Duration150min
- Information※ This program is a video screening of a performance. Please take note of this when reserving.
※ This performance is offered free of charge, so a parking fee discount is not applicable to the visitors.
Visitor Information
Notes on Reservation and Attendance
“ACC Wednesday Theater” is a video screening of a performance. Please take note of this when reserving.
Unreserved Seating System
- The seats for this program are unreserved, which means that visitors can freely choose their seats on a first-come-first-served basis.
- (The performance hall is open for entrance 20 min before the start of the performance.)
Personal and Performance Hall COVID-19 Preventive Measures
- Visitors who do not wear masks will be prohibited from entering the performance hall, so we ask all our visitors to wear a mask before entering.
- Please refrain from visiting the center if you are suffering from a fever, cough, or sore throat, or if you recently visited a country other than Korea.
- The ACC is implementing mandatory temperature checks and mask-wearing policies for all ticket staff, guides, and crew.
- All of us at the ACC will do our best at all times to protect your right to enjoy our programs and foster a safe environment for all visitors. Thank you.
Introduction
Watch the ACC’s choice of theater performances onscreen!
ACC Wednesday Theater with Seoul Arts Center’s “SAC on Screen”
ACC Wednesday Theater with Seoul Arts Center’s “SAC on Screen”
The Sixth Story
Watch the classic play in video, Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Even the most turbulent tides have a rope for us to hold onto, and even if we have to go our own ways, we have the hope to meet again. Isn’t that what it means to live?
The epitome of Shakespearean romance, Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Pericles, Prince of Tyre is considered one of Shakespeare’s masterpieces, along with another of Bard’s masterpieces, Tempest. In his time, Pericles, Prince of Tyre was also one of Shakespeare’s most popular works, along with Romeo and Juliet, Richard III, and Hamlet. Unlike Shakespeare’s earlier works such as King Lear, Macbeth, and The Tragedy of Coriolanus, Pericles, Prince of Tyre moves away from the political and historical focus to a more elaborate and romantic style. It is a mixture of realism and fantasy that carries the universal sentiments that find their resonance even today. Director Yang Jung-ung takes the helm in the daunting task of adopting the work that has hitherto been so rarely put on stage because of difficulties associated with direction and its massive scale. Yang’s direction combines the unique mise-en-scéne of the director and the message of hope toward life to deliver an emotionally uplifting experience for the audience.
Pericles, Prince of Tyre is considered one of Shakespeare’s masterpieces, along with another of Bard’s masterpieces, Tempest. In his time, Pericles, Prince of Tyre was also one of Shakespeare’s most popular works, along with Romeo and Juliet, Richard III, and Hamlet. Unlike Shakespeare’s earlier works such as King Lear, Macbeth, and The Tragedy of Coriolanus, Pericles, Prince of Tyre moves away from the political and historical focus to a more elaborate and romantic style. It is a mixture of realism and fantasy that carries the universal sentiments that find their resonance even today. Director Yang Jung-ung takes the helm in the daunting task of adopting the work that has hitherto been so rarely put on stage because of difficulties associated with direction and its massive scale. Yang’s direction combines the unique mise-en-scéne of the director and the message of hope toward life to deliver an emotionally uplifting experience for the audience.
Meeting the great Bard through Yu In-chon, the most faithful recreator of Shakespearean language in Korean, and Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Actor Yu In-chon, in the roles of Old Pericles and Gower the narrator, takes center stage over the 170-minute piece with his presence. Gower’s role is arguably as important as that of Pericles, the main character of the theater, in introducing the expansive plot in a form that is easily digestible to the audience through poetic narrations. Yu In-chon’s delivery of Shakespearean romanticism is concise yet faithful to the original’s beauty in both his roles as the main character and narrator. The role of Young Pericles is played by Nam Yoon-ho, the real-life son of Yu In-chon. As such, Pericles is portrayed by a father-and-son pair in an interesting twist to production.
The idea of yet another “hope” here, now, at this place, in Pericles, Prince of Tyre
The play shows the story of Pericles and his path through life, and he asks the question, “Despite all this, why do we live in hope?” Perhaps the reason we are looking so forward to the ACC Wednesday Theater’s screening of the Pericles, Prince of Tyre is that the play discusses “hope,” something lacking in society today. To today’s people, whose hearts have been frozen over by the endless grind of their daily life, Pericles, Prince of Tyre will be a warm knock that resonates in thawing.
Synopsis
Pericles, the prince of Tyre, finds himself captivated by the beauty of the Antiochian princess. Thus, he sets off to solve the riddle given by the King of Antioch. However, the riddle turns out to be a seed of tragedy, where those who fail to solve it die and those who successfully solve it nevertheless end up dead because of a secret at the heart of that riddle. Pericles realizes this and flees to save his life, ending up going to various countries over his flight. His journey, however, is interrupted by a massive storm. Pericles barely saves his life from the sinking ship and ends up at Pentapolis, where he marries the princess Thaisa. The couple seeks to return to Tyre, but on the way to Tyre, Thaisa dies giving birth to their daughter Marina, forcing Pericles to face the rough waves and storms. How will Pericles survive this journey?
Cast and Producers
- TitlePericles, the Prince of Tyre
- DirectorYang Jung-ung
- PerformersYu In-chon, Nam Yoon-ho, Jeon Sung-min, and 17 others
- Time150 min
- Age RestrictionAged 12 and above
- CuratorSAC
- Hosted by / Supervised byACC
- Sponsored bySAC
Notes
- This performance is intended for visitors aged 12 and above.
- Children below the age of 12 are prohibited from entering the performance hall regardless of the presence of their guardians. We ask the visitors to bring a certified document that can testify to their age (national health insurance certificate, passport, resident registration certificate, etc.). Visitors under the restricted age may be prohibited from entering the venue. One guest may reserve up to four tickets.
- Tickets can be claimed or purchased one hour before the performance time.
- The performance hall is open for entrance 20 min before the start of the performance. Visitors may be prohibited from entering the hall after the start of the performance. We ask our visitors to enter the hall at least 10 min before the start of the performance.
- To ensure the best experiences for our visitors, the ACC maintains a strict policy on age restrictions, late arrivals, and photography during the performance. You are liable for the issues caused by your failure to fully read the theater regulations. Moreover, please understand that the ACC does not accept on-site requests for a ticket refund, cancelation, or change on the event date. We ask for your understanding.
- ※ This performance is offered free of charge, so parking fee discount is not applicable for visitors.
Full Schedule
| Number | Date | Performance | Genre | Curator | Time | Intended Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 20 (Wed) 2022 19:00 | Swing | Contemporary Dance | Korea National Contemporary Dance Company | 70 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 2 | May 4, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | A Bird Story | Theater | Seoul Arts Center | 55 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 3 | May 18, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | Peppermint Candy | Opera | Gwangju Metropolitan Opera | 150 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 4 | June 1, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | La Bayadère | Ballet | Universal Ballet | 104 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 5 | June 15, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | DITTO PARADISO | Classical Music | CREDIA | 60 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 6 | July 6, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | Pericles, Prince of Tyre | Theater | Seoul Arts Center | 150 min | Aged 12 and above |
| 7 | July 20, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | Treasure Island | Theater | Seoul Arts Center | 115 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 8 | August 3, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | NOVUS Quartet | Classical Music | Seoul Arts Center | 95 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 9 | August 17, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | Ahn Jung-geun, a Dance in the Heaven | Ballet | Seoul Arts Center | 75 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 10 | September 7, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | Cross-Cut | Contemporary Dance | Korea National Contemporary Dance Company | 70 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 11 | September 21, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | Dvořák, From the New World | Classical Music | Seoul Arts Center | 60 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 12 | October 5, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | Hurrah of the Women | Theater | Seoul Arts Center | 100 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 13 | October 19, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | The Last Empress | Musical | ACOM | 85 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 14 | November 2, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | The Spirit of Beethoven | Classical Music | Korean Symphony Orchestra | 80 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 15 | November 16, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | Yun Bo-sun Salon Concert | Classical Music | Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music Secretariat, Seoul Arts Center | 55 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 16 | December 7 (Wed) 2022, 19:00 | The Nutcracker | Ballet | Korean National Ballet | 90 min | Aged 8 and above |
| 17 | December 21, 2022 (Wed) 19:00 | The Magic Flute | Opera | Seoul Arts Center | 108 min | Aged 8 and above |
※ The schedule and events may be subject to change.
Place Info.
ACC Theater, Theater 3
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