We went to a Korean cultural event tonight, at the Theatre National Mohamed V. You should know where this is. If you don’t, don’t bother with the website. “Located in the center of downtown,” it says, declining to get any more specific or give anything as boring as an address.
The show was great fun. First up were the Myo Sung Breakdancing troupe, followed by Nanta. I don’t know exactly how to describe Nanta. It included elements of drumming, a kitchen setting, mimes, comedy, more drumming, and a cabbage fountain created by some fancy knife work. We could smell the onion way in the back.
This is similar to a small part of tonight’s show:
One thing is clear. There is no way Elliot is allowed in the kitchen anymore. I could just see the ideas shaping in his head. My knives, chopping board, and countertops are no longer safe.





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July 18, 2009 at 12:45 am
Kim
Those are some crazy knife skills!
July 18, 2009 at 2:17 am
Amy @ Experience Imagination
Cool! It’s like Stomp for the kitchen. I love it!
They should totally cut up a bunch of meats and veggies and serve some dish made from it all as the finale for the show. It would give a whole new meaning to the term “dinner theater.”
July 18, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Courtney D
I can only imagine the horror you must have felt watching the look on your teenager’s face as the knives (and cabbage!) were flying. Lock up the sharps and hide all the veggies!!!
July 18, 2009 at 6:08 pm
The Redhead Riter
Yikes! I’m so paranoid of my daughter cutting off her finger!!!
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July 18, 2009 at 7:39 pm
snacks from the cruise buffet
Thanks for the great idea for how I can get out of cooking. I’m going to start practicing my Nanta warrior routine right away!
July 18, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Tonggu Momma
Maybe you should have him focus his energies on making noodles instead. Have you seen Chinese chefs make noodles from hand? Cuz that is just as amazing… and, most importantly, minus the knives.
July 19, 2009 at 6:04 pm
LIB
That is indeed incredible! And I could see why you might consider banning Elliot from the kitchen. But he makes delicious chocolate chip cookies! I think the risk might be worth it.
July 20, 2009 at 6:59 am
Jennifer
THAT is hilarious.
Once in Hungary I saw an American play performed in English by German actors. Your story reminded me of that day!
July 20, 2009 at 1:52 pm
meredith
I watched the video with Nina, I hope she doesn’t get any crazy ideas!
July 21, 2009 at 1:57 pm
MaryWitzl
Someone told me about this a while ago and I kept meaning to check it out. My girls, who are passionate about all things Korean, will be crazy about this. Wish it would get them into the kitchen; I’ll dull all the knives first, if it does.
July 22, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Carrie
Great video! Thank you for sharing it. I can’t look at my cutting board the same way . . .
So, DID Elliot get at least one drum for his birthday? Do they have big kettle-type drums where you are? I am guessing there’s no djembes. . .
I miss the drumming skills of West Africa!
July 23, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Kara
You are NEVER to let my kids see this show! NEVER!
I need to share with Jas….he will like the sound effects :>)