Ins Choi News

Olney Theatre Center's final production of the 24-25 season in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab, Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi, directed by Aria Velz, begins performances in Jue.

The Canadian premiere of the groundbreaking musical A Strange Loop and a bold new retelling of Mahabharata are the big winners in the 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards (TTCA), each scooping up three prizes.

Now a global smash hit, this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store that inspired the Netflix phenomenon, is written by Ins Choi, who calls the play his 'love letter to his parents and to all first-generation immigrants who now call Canada their home.'

Before it was a hit Netflix series, Kim’s Convenience was an award-winning play of the same name that went on to inspire the popular series. Main Street Theater is now producing the regional premiere of Kim’s Convenience by playwright Ins Choi.

American Conservatory Theater has revealed the productions that will make up the company’s 2025/26 season—including KIM’S CONVENIENCE, a world premiere and more.

On-stage father and daughter reunite for the UK Tour of Kim’s Convenience, running March – June 2025. Check out brand-new photos of the production!

Soulpepper Theatre has unveiled its 2025 spring/summer programming, a bold celebration of Canadian artistry and storytelling featuring two world premieres, a Toronto premiere, and a remount of one of the country’s most beloved plays.

As Kim's Convenience prepares to hit the road across the UK, a reunion is set to bring even more heart to this beloved production.  Joining James Yi (Kim's Convenience, Netflix; The Interview) in his role of the loveable yet stubborn patriarch Appa will be Caroline Donica, once again as his on-stage daughter Janet. 

As Kim’s Convenience prepares to hit the road across the UK, all new rehearsal photos have been released. Joining James Yi in his role of the loveable yet stubborn patriarch Appa is Caroline Donica, once again as his on-stage daughter Janet. Check out the photos here!

As Kim’s Convenience prepares to hit the road across the UK, additional casting has been announced including the reunion of an on-stage father-daughter pair.

Canadian writer and performer Ins Choi returns to the PT stage to share his songs and stories found at the intersection of his faith and art. Learn more here!

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!

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After critically-acclaimed runs at Park Theatre and Riverside Studios, the hit production Kim’s Convenience is packing up and heading on a UK tour. Learn more about the show here!

Tickets are available from £15 for Kim's Convenience at Riverside Studios. Save up to 59%.

Kim’s Convenience is a tight hug of a show. There’s enough here for plenty of laughter and a little bit of heartstring-pulling. It’s not trying to be the next breakthrough or radical piece, and therefore, in its form, it’s great. If you’re looking for some warmth as the weather grows colder, add a trip to Kim’s Convenience to your ‘to-do’ list. 

Following a sold-out hit run at Park Theatre earlier this year, Kim’s Convenience is now playing at Riverside Studios. Adam Blanshay Productions, in association with Park Theatre, are behind Ins  Choi’s award-winning play, which inspired the CBC and Netflix’s global hit TV comedy adaptation  of the same name. Check out all new photos here!

The full cast has been announced 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. 

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, will transfer to Riverside Studios this Autumn following a previously sold-out European Premiere at Park Theatre earlier this year. 

Main Street Theater's 2024-2025 Season will include five productions on its MainStage and six at its Theater for Youth. Learn more about the lineup here!