Gypsy Moon to be Staged at Walkerhill Hotel
By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
Experience the mystical world of beautiful gypsies at the enchanting new show ``Gypsy Moon" at the Walkerhill Theatre, Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel, eastern Seoul.
``Gypsy Moon," which was originally staged on the Gold Coast, Australia, makes its debut in Seoul on Aug. 29. A Dion & Randall production, it started in 2006 and ran for two years at a hotel on the Gold Coast.
The show features a pantomime illusion called ``La Statue," that reveals the secret of a mime artist who possesses a sculptured body with two heads. French pantomime artist Albert Roubaud will perform this mind-boggling illusion, which reportedly can only be performed by less than five people in the world.
Excitement continues with the ``Globe of Death," a Brazilian daredevil stunt executed by five professional motorcyclists. The motorcyclists perform jaw-dropping stunts inside a seven-diameter globe cage.
Hunky male dancers from Georgia will perform a powerful traditional Georgian dance. Sultry female dancers from Australia will perform a sexy dance for the audience.
Before the start of ``Gypsy Moon," guests will be treated to a Korean traditional show ``The Great Feast." ``The Great Feast" showcases Korean traditional dances and royal cuisine.
The show is staged at the Walkerhill Theatre, previously known as Kayagum Theatre Restaurant. A number of internationally renowned Western shows have been staged at the theater, including ``Las Vegas on Ice" in 1978, ``Odyssey" in 2005 and the latest show ``Zephora."
Tickets for the show range from 70,000 won to 130,000 won. There are special packages, available for 130,000 won to 150,000 won, which include dinner at any of the hotel's restaurants, Ondal, Golden Dragon, Kiyomizu, The View, del Vino, Starlight and Myongwolgwan.
Women who purchase a ticket between Aug. 29 and Sept. 10 will receive a special Swarovski-crystal cellphone chain.
The show will have an open run for 40 weeks with eight shows every week. For inquiries, call (02) 455-5000 or visit www.walkerhill.co.kr.