Koreaboo presented by Griffin Theatre Company Tickets
About Koreaboo
Hannah had her trip all planned out. Travel to Korea. Visit her birth mother. Spend a golden summer creating precious memories.
But when she arrives in Seoul reality hits hard. Her Umma works in a convenience store day and night, barely taking a break. She seems more interested in stacking shelves and re-arranging the garden gnome display than connecting with a long-lost Australian daughter.
Hannah is Korean, yet in Umma’s mind, Hannah is a “Koreaboo” — a foreigner captivated by K-Pop, kimchi, and hanboks. Armed with only Google Translate and unrelenting optimism, Hannah must try to find a place within Umma’s world before the end of a sweltering summer.
Taking inspiration from real events of Michelle Lim Davidson‘s life (The Feather in the Web, The Newsreader), this profound and heartfelt play marks the writing debut of one of Australia’s most beloved performers. Michelle herself takes to the stage under the direction of Jessica Arthur (The Dictionary of Lost Words), in a reunion story that reaches across continents, cultures and Spotify® playlists.
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Start date
14th June, 2025
End date
20th July, 2025
Venue
Downstairs Theatre | Belvoir St Theatre
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: The theatre is a five-minute walk from the Devonshire St/Chalmers St exit of Central Station.
BY LIGHT RAIL: The theatre is also a five-minute walk from Surry Hills Light Rail Stop and approximately seven-minute uphill walk from Chalmers Street Light Rail Stop.
BY BUS: Buses travel along Chalmers St, Elizabeth St and Cleveland St.
BY CAR: There is no onsite parking, but limited timed parking is available on the streets around the theatre. On Sundays parking is unlimited.
More information about Koreaboo
Director: Jessica Arthur
Associate Director: Andrew Undi Lee
Dramaturg: Julian Larnach
Designer: Mel Page
Lighting Designer: Kate Baldwin
Composer & Sound Designer: Brendon Boney
Design Associate: James Stibilj
Development Associate: Andrew Undi Lee
Production Manager: Sherydan Simson
Stage Manager: Jen Jackson
With: Michelle Lim Davidson, Heather Jeong
Presented in association with Belvoir St Theatre
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Koreaboo at?
Koreaboo is at Sydney's Downstairs Theatre | Belvoir St Theatre, which is located at 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, 2010.
How much are tickets for Koreaboo?
Koreaboo tickets start at $73.
How do you get tickets for Koreaboo?
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