Stories That Travel: Playwriting Between Korea and Europe

How does a playwright rethink storytelling when moving across cultural contexts? 

In this talk, award-winning playwright and director Hyukin Michaela Kwon introduces themes from her previous works shaped by Korea’s history, society and culture, and reflects on how her residency in Vienna has influenced her approach to new theatre projects. Through discussions on cultural specificity, theatrical accessibility, and stories that resonate across borders, she shares new theatre projects currently in development and the evolving questions behind them.

Following the talk, audiences are invited to join an open exchange with the artist.

This event takes place as part of Hyukin Michaela Kwon’s Artist-in-Residence stay in Vienna and offers a special opportunity to meet the acclaimed author before the conclusion of her residency.

Date: Wednesday, 10 June, 2026

Time: 17:30–18:30

Venue: Korean Cultural Center, 4th Floor (Entrance: Krugerstraße 1, 1010 Vienna)

Language: English

Admission: Free admission. Registration required [Link].

Program Overview

• ●Korea as My Creative Lens
  

• ○Korea-specific themes in previous works — historical, societal, and cultural aspects

• ○Selected works including Steady Eyes

• ●What Changes When Stories Travel?

• ○Cultural specificity and theatrical accessibility

• ○Historical context, audience familiarity, and practical challenges in staging across cultures

• ●New Theatre Projects in Development
  

• ○Emerging works shaped by experiences between Korea and Europe
  

• ○Reflections on globally resonant storytelling

• ●Networking & Exchange
  

• ○Opportunity for conversation with the artist

In cooperation with the Department of East Asian Studies / Korean Studies, University of Vienna.