지하 Underground

Every hour is happy hour at 지하 Underground.

Join Sajangnim, the dive bar’s eccentric owner, and his ragtag crew of musicians as they pull off a queer tale of love that blurs time and crosses oceans.

Magical storytelling, live music, and chaos combine in this heartwarming and heartbreaking experience that audiences never forget.

Form

Theatre with live music

Touring Party

10 (7 performers + 3 crew)

Audience Capacity

Approx. 150

Venue

Blackbox theatre, studio, or event tent.

Duration

90 minutes including a watermelon party (intermission)

Cost

Remount: Approx. AUD25,000 + travel and accom costs

Weekly Buyout: Approx. AUD15,000 + travel and accom costs

UndergroundFINAL HIGHRES copy.jpg
2012undergrund_378 (FenLan Chuang).JPG
¡ˆ«œUNDERGROUND-6.jpg
2012undergrund_497 (FenLan Chuang).JPG

Queer, transcultural, charming storytelling.

Previous sell-out presentations

  • Metro Arts

  • Brisbane Festival

  • The World Theatre Festival

  • HiSeoul Festival

  • Bold, adventurous, inspirational performance-making.

    Realtime Arts

  • Underground was like a wild night out - the sort you recount proudly as a benchmark for variety, spontaneity, poignancy and fun.

    Artshub

  • ...oddball, offbeat and even off-stage...

    The Courier Mail

  • A journey that defies stylistic convention and pisses in the mainstream.

    Artshub

  • A joyous and energetic treatment of some of life’s darkest experiences.

    Critical Mass

  • The energy in the room is electric. Underground is an absolute riot

    XS Entertainment

Jiha Uplate!

Perfect for a festival hub or artists bar!

Post-show, 지하 Underground’s bar stays open, bursting with performances by special friends and lovers.

More Info

  • Company Bad is a collective of artists who have worked between Australia and South Korea for two decades.

    We experiment with the interweaving of cultures in performance, employing processes and creating experiences that are queer, radical, multilingual, and responsive.

    We use story, song, and design - embracing conventions from a range of performance styles, from children’s theatre to Korean folk performance, to conjure new aesthetics.

    Our work is inspired by and generated through our commitment to long term friendships, and we are always on the look of for new opportunities to connect.

  • Director: Jeremy Neideck

    Assistant Director and Designer: M’ck McKeague

    Co-Writers: Jeremy Neideck and Nathan Stoneham

    Producer: Dave Sleswick for Motherboard Productions (2011-2014)

    Production and Stage Manager: Candice Diana (2011-2014)

    Lighting Design: Hamish Clift (2011/2012), Daniel Anderson (2014)

    Costume Design: Noni Harrison (2011-2014), M'ck McKeague

    Featuring: Tak Hoyoung, Park Younghee, Lee Chunnam, Thom Browning, Jeremy Neideck, Nathan Stoneham and Abe Mitchell

    Special Thanks to: Roger Rynd and Catherine Pease

    • 2020 - Return ‘In Concert’ season Remember Underground for the Metro Arts With Love 40th Anniversary Festival

    • 2014 - South Korean Premiere in the Baesurak Studio of Seoul City Hall for HiSeoul Festival

    • 2014 - Return season at Brisbane Powerhouse for the Australian Performing Arts Market

    • 2012 - Return season in custom built venue for Brisbane Festival

    • 2011 - World premiere in Metro Arts Basement as part of the Independents Program

  • This project was initially developed with the support of Metro Arts and premiered as a part of The Independents 2011, supported by the Australian Government through The Australia-Korea Foundation and The Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding advisory body.

    The 2012 season was included as part of Brisbane Festival 2012, supported by The Australia-Korea Foundation and Arts Queensland. The 2014 season featured as part of World Theatre Festival  at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Still have Questions?

Contact us