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National Changgeuk Company Brings Production to Seoul's National Theater

Performances are set for Sept. 3-6 at the Haeoreum Grand Theater.

Han Ji-won · published Wed 19 Aug 2026, 07:40 KST · version 1

A performer dressed in white traditional Korean clothing raises a long staff and gestures on a wooden stage, with a row of colorfully costumed cast members standing behind him. — The 2022 production of “Rabbit’s Eight Sufferings” (National Changgeuk Company of Korea)

What this means for travelers

English subtitles will be provided on screens on both sides of the stage for the Sept. 3-6 performances at the Haeoreum Grand Theater at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul.

Event Dates

The production runs Sept. 3-6.

Venue

Performances take place at the Haeoreum Grand Theater at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul.

English Subtitles

English subtitles will be provided on screens on both sides of the stage.

About the Production

The production is operated by the National Changgeuk Company of Korea.
It premiered in 2022.

Sources

The Korea Herald — Folklore says rabbit made it out of Dragon Palace. But what happened next? (reporting by The Korea Herald, collected Wed 19 Aug 2026 (KST))

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