Kim's Convenience Tickets
About Kim's Convenience
The smash hit play, Kim's Convenience, which inspired fan-favourite Netflix show of the same name returns to the London stage following a sell-out run at Park Theatre. Book Kim's Convenience tickets on TodayTix.
See Namju Go, Jennifer Kim, and Miles Mitchell reprise their roles from the Park Theatre production. Edward Wu and the three understudies, Eu Jin Hwang, Lia Lee, and Andrew Gichigi, also join the talented cast.
Kim's Convenience is a play that premiered in 2011 at the Toronto Fringe Festival. The heartwarming show is written by Ins Choi, who also stars in the production. Choi said of the show, "It's a wonderful journey and it feels great to have finally grown into this role. This play launched my career and continues to provide a great vehicle for Asian actors and shines an important light on representation."
Run time
1hr 15min.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 16+.
Start date
5th September, 2024
End date
26th October, 2024
Venue
Riverside Studios
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Kensington (Olympia)
Underground station: Hammersmith
Bus numbers: (Hammersmith Bridge Road) 72
Car park: Hammersmith Town Hall Car Park
More information about Kim's Convenience
Kim’s Convenience tells the story of a Korean family-run convenience store. Throughout the story, the father grapples with a changing city and his desire for his daughter to take over running the grocery store. Through touching scenes, moments of laughter, and difficult conversations, the play explores the dynamics between a first-generation immigrant father and his second-generation immigrant children.
Kim’s Convenience in London is directed by Esther Jun, who was one of the actors in the 2011 premiere of the show.
As Jun told Theatre Weekly, “Kim’s is very near and dear to my heart and it means so much to me to be able to bring the whole story to life as a director. I think I am the first Korean Canadian to direct the show and while I had great directors when I acted in it, there is something special for me to be able to bring something so personal to the stage and I think audiences react to that.”
The creative team also includes set and costume designer Mona Camille (A View From the Bridge), lighting designer Jonathan Chan (Move Fast and Break Things), and sound designer and composer Adrienne Quartly (The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes).
What to watch for
- The play inspired the five-season CBC Television sitcom, Kim’s Convenience, which debuted internationally on Netflix in 2018.
- The television show was nominated for an impressive 69 awards, of which they won 29, including a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Direction and an ACTRA Award for Outstanding Performance.
- Kim’s Convenience debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival after winning the festival’s New Play Contest.
- Kim’s Convenience was staged by Soulpepper Theatre in Ontario in 2012; it earned two Toronto Theatre Critic awards and became the most commercially successful production in Soulpepper Theatre history.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kim's Convenience about?
Kim’s Convenience, the smash-hit play that inspired a hit five-season Netflix sitcom, returns to the London stage starring show writer Ins Choi. The heartwarming play tells the story of a Korean family-run convenience store.
How do you get tickets for Kim's Convenience?
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Which theatre is Kim's Convenience at?
Kim's Convenience is at London's Riverside Studios, which is located at 101 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9BN.
What is the age recommendation for Kim's Convenience?
Ages 16+.
What is the running time of Kim's Convenience?
Kim's Convenience runs for 1hr 15min.
Who wrote Kim’s Convenience?
Ins Choi wrote the play.
Who directed Kim’s Convenience?
Esther Jun directs the show.
Is Kim’s Convenience appropriate for kids?
Kim’s Convenience explores topics of racism, sexism, and homophobia, so it’s best for children ages 16 and above.
Is Kim’s Convenience good?
Kim’s Convenience is a wonderful play fresh off a sell-out run at Park Theatre. Since its premiere in 2011, it’s been a hit with audiences and critics, earning numerous awards and inspiring a five-season Netflix sitcom.
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