Get a taste of traditional Japanese theater and music at outdoor Noh plays by firelight. See Living National Treasures perform at Oyama Afuri Shrine in Isehara, Kanagawa (90 mins from Shinjuku). English support (headsets and guidebooks) provided. Oct 2:…
An unforgettable look at Japan’s ancient art
“Disturbance” is a chilling tale of a family, a community and domestic violence. Adapted for the stage by Rachel Walzer, ‘Disturbance’ is based on the book by Ivy Alvarez with music by Mark Ferris. Mark, Rachel and “The Disturbance Project”…
New York’s acclaimed The Wooster Group brings controversial production to Kyoto Experiment 2018: Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival
Metropolis interviews Japan’s most acclaimed butoh actor and director
Win two free tickets to Hamletmachine! The experimental art group OM-2 revives its performance of this postmodernist drama after a decade-long hiatus. Tickets are available for three performances at the Nippori Sunny Hall: March 22 (Thursday) at 7:30pm March 23 (Friday) at…
The slow, steady beats of the taiko drum hang in the air as a lone actor poses midstage. He is clad in an elaborate, kimono-like outfit with long hair flowing over his shoulders. The monotonic rhythm is pierced by the…
Bidou Yamaguchi opens new dimensions for mask making
