The award-winning play which inspired Netflix’s hit comedy show is back by popular demand!
Adam Blanshay Productions in association with Park Theatre today announce the full cast for Ins Choi’s award-winning play Kim’s Convenience which inspired the CBC and Netflix’s global hit TV comedy adaptation of the same name. The hit production which transfers to Riverside Studios, London this September following its sold-out run at Park Theatre earlier this year, welcomes the return of Jennifer Kim as Janet, Namju Go as Umma and Miles Mitchell switching between a variety of comedy characters. Newly cast Edward Wu plays prodigal son Jung. The line-up will join previously announced Ins Choi, the playwright, actor and screenwriter, who reprises his star role as storekeeper Mr Kim (Appa) the hardworking patriarch of the family. The production will run for a strictly limited season of 8 weeks from 5 September to 26 October. Tickets are available from £25.
The comedy drama follows the hilarious and heart-warming tale of a Korean family-run convenience store. In the show Appa grapples with his changing neighbourhood and the growing schism between his first-generation immigrant values and those of his second-generation children.
Alongside the full cast being announced, the producers of Kim’s Convenience are also launching a London-wide call out inviting family-owned stores in the capital to come forward to be part of a brand new photography exhibition inspired by the play and Netflix Comedy series, celebrating their vibrant legacy. Positioned in the Riverside Studios foyer and entitled Our Store: Your Story, the set of images which will be taken by theatre, live events and portraiture photographer Shona Louise, will celebrate the character of the eclectic family businesses and heartfelt success stories of their owners. The chosen businesses will also receive a special invite to the gala night celebrations on the 11 September. Submissions can be made via the website link here www.kimsconvenienceplay.com/our-store-your-story.
A Kim’s Convenience-inspired kiosk run by Seoul Plaza, a family-owned chain of Korean food stores, will also set up shop in the Riverside Studios foyer. The pop-up will bring an authentic taste of Korea and also Canada with a selection of snacks and drinks as well as kimbap (seaweed rice rolls) and noodles to theatre-goers.
Kim’s Convenience: 5 Sept – 26 Oct 2024
Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London,W6 9BN
Tues - Thurs & Saturday 7.30pm, Friday 8pm Fridays and Sundays 5pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
Tickets: www.kimsconvenienceplay.com