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2019
小樂師
Little Musician (리틀 뮤지션) is a Korean family musical created by Brush Theatre, known for its use of live music, physical storytelling, and minimal spoken dialogue. After its 2017 premiere, the production developed into a high-visibility festival piece, touring multiple countries and receiving awards at international children’s theatre events.
English:
Little Musician
Korean:
리틀 뮤지션
Country: China | Language: Korean
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ORIGIN
2017 – Created by Brush Theatre (director Kim Mi-young, music Kim Sung-hwan).
Premiered at Namsan Traditional Theater, Seoul, as an original non-verbal family musical designed for small to mid-scale touring. Developed with the goal of presenting Korean children’s theatre in international festivals, prioritizing portability, live sound design, and cross-cultural accessibility.
STORY
The musical follows a young musician who journeys to restore the sun after it disappears, leaving the world in darkness and cold. Armed only with a flute, she encounters animals, landscapes, and obstacles that test her bravery and imagination. The show uses puppetry, live instrumental performance, and visual theatre rather than dialogue, making it accessible across languages. The tone is gentle and hopeful, emphasizing courage, cooperation, and the emotional power of music.
POSTER COLLECTION
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KOREAN RUNS
2017 premiere – Namsan Traditional Theater, Seoul
Subsequent domestic tours as part of national cultural-exchange programs, including “문화공감 방방곡곡” and regional family-theatre circuits.
Recognized in Korea as a leading export-ready children’s production from the independent theatre sector.
GLOBAL STAGINGS & ADAPTATIONS
Iran – Hamedan (2017)
Festival invitation – 24th International Theatre Festival for Children & Youth
Performed with Korean cast and musicians, receiving four awards (directing, acting, music, stage art). Established the production as an internationally viable touring work.
Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan (2017–2018)
Cultural exchange tour – national library and youth theatre venues
Presented for school and family audiences as part of Korea–Central Asia cultural programming. Helped introduce Korean non-verbal musical theatre to regions with limited access to international children’s productions.
United Kingdom – Edinburgh (2018)
Festival run – Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Assembly Roxy
English-friendly non-verbal staging with minimal narration. Selected as one of the “Best 3 Children’s Shows” by multiple Fringe outlets and praised for visual storytelling and live sound composition.
China – Beijing (2019)
Festival invitation – 9th China Children’s Theatre Festival, National Children’s Theatre
Performed with Korean cast as an official invited work, representing Korea at a major state-run family-theatre festival and expanding visibility within the Chinese children’s-show market.
China – Shanghai (2019)
Showcase presentation – K-Musical Roadshow, Shanghai Culture Square
Presented in excerpt format for Chinese producers and presenters as part of Korea’s official musical export program, positioning the work for future touring potential.
REFERENCES
Edinburgh Fringe Review – FringeReview
https://fringereview.co.uk/review/edinburgh-fringe/2018/the-little-musician/
Scotsman – Best Children’s Shows Feature
Interview365 – K-Musical Roadshow Report
https://www.interview365.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=88953
Brush Theatre Blog – International tour posts (Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Beijing)
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