Andong Culture & Arts Center to stage 'Nanta' nonverbal performance Nov. 6

The Andong Culture & Arts Center will stage the internationally acclaimed nonverbal performance Nanta at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Ungbu Hall, the center announced Wednesday.

Nanta is a dynamic show set in a kitchen, where everyday cookware doubles as percussion instruments in a blend of driving rhythms and physical comedy.

Because the performance relies on music and movement rather than dialogue, it is accessible to audiences of all ages, from young children to adults.

First staged in 1997, Nanta reinterprets the rhythms of traditional Korean samulnori in a contemporary performance format. It has since been performed consistently both at home and abroad, establishing itself as one of Korea's signature nonverbal shows.

The story follows a group of chefs scrambling to prepare food for a wedding reception. As they race against the clock to finish cooking, a series of unexpected mishaps unfolds, and the colorful cast of characters keeps the audience laughing throughout.

A particular highlight is the moment when knives, cutting boards, pots and frying pans transform into percussion instruments, producing a lively rhythm that drives the show. Scenes designed to draw audience participation further blur the line between stage and seats, making for a shared, high-energy experience.

The show is open to children aged 5 and older and runs approximately 90 minutes. Tickets are priced at 30,000 won ($23) for R-class seats, 20,000 won for S-class seats and 10,000 won for A-class seats. Further details are available on the Andong Culture & Arts Center website or by phone.