Back by popular demand, curtains will rise for NANTA (COOKIN’) from 2-4 August 2024
at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
High-energy theatrical spectacle NANTA (COOKIN’) returns back by popular demand at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Since its international debut in Korea in October 1997 and at the Edinburgh Festival in 1999, NANTA (COOKIN’) has been seen by four million people in more than 250 cities in 41 countries and continues to be one of the most consistently popular shows in Seoul. NANTA (COOKIN’) performed in Singapore in 2012 and 2014 to sold-out crowds for all of its shows, and expecting to sell out again when they reprise their performance this August.
NANTA, also called “Cookin’”, originates from the traditional Korean music performance samulnori, which is performed with improvised instruments like chopping boards, water canisters and kitchen cutlery.
The backdrop of the show – a kitchen— may be nondescript and the main cast comprising four mostly regular-looking chefs may deceive audiences but wait till they begin their knives- tossing and utensils-flipping acrobatic stunts. The plot thickens when the chefs discover they are being put through a challenge of preparing for a last-minute Korean wedding banquet while the manager puts his incompetent nephew in among the kitchen staff.
The 90-minute almost completely non-verbal performance is chock full of acrobatics, comedy, magic and pantomime that will keep audience continually involved entertained and enthralled. As they cook, the foursome turns the stage full of kitchen items such as pots, pans, dishes, chopping boards, brooms and knives into rhythmic percussion instruments. When the food and fun stop flying, the performance culminates in a feast that some lucky audiences get to sample (while the rest get to leave the show smelling of delectable Korean BBQ!) – talk about a show that engages the five senses!
“NANTA (COOKIN’) has thrilled and entertained audiences all over the world, and we are happy to celebrate this milestone and bring them back here to our shores” says Kelvin Goh, Director, Red Spade Entertainment.
Show and Ticketing Information:
Event: NANTA (COOKIN’)
Date: 2 to 4 August 2024
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Timings: Fri & Sun: 2.00pm & 8.00pm | Sat: 2:00pm & 8.00pm
Tickets: $48, $68, $108, $128, $158, $168, $268
Booking Information: MarinaBaySands.com | 6688 8826 | Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (Also available through SISTIC’s sales channels)