Japan Arts Council

Information about Workshop [Nathional Noh Theatre Showcase]

Information about Workshop [Nathional Noh Theatre Showcase]

Let’s get more fun out of Noh!

 Workshops will be held for Noh beginners. Participation is free for anyone who has bought a ticket for the following week’s National Noh Theatre Showcase.

[Photos from past workshops]

Performances

1st

[April] National Noh Theatre Showcase[Over]

*Performance Schedule
DATE: Friday, April 21
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
*Pre-Performance Talk begins at 6:30 p.m.
*Title and Main performer
Kyogen: KAGYU (The Snail) / Okura Noriyoshi (Okura school)
Noh: AOI NO UE (Lady Aoi) / Shimodaira Katsuhiro (Kanze school)

2nd

[July] National Noh Theatre Showcase[Over]

*Performance Schedule
DATE: Wednesday, July 19
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
*Pre-Performance Talk begins at 6:30 p.m.
*Title and Main performer
Kyogen: KA-ZUMO (Wrestling with a Mosquito) / Miyake Chikanari (Izumi school)
Noh: KAKITSUBATA (The Iris) / Takahashi Wataru (Hosho school)

3rd

[October] National Noh Theatre Showcase[Over]

*Performance Schedule
DATE: Friday, October 20
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
*Pre-Performance Talk begins at 6:30 p.m.
*Title and Main performer
Kyogen: TACHIBAI (Sword Stealing) / Zenchiku Daijiro (Okura school)
Noh: MOMIJIGARI (Autumn Foliage Viewing) / Kanze Yoshimasa (Kanze school)

4th

[January] National Noh Theatre Showcase[Over]

*Performance Schedule
DATE: Friday, January 19
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
*Pre-Performance Talk begins at 6:30 p.m.
*Title and Main performer
Kyogen: FUKURO YAMABUSHI (The Owl) / Nomura Mannojo (Izumi school)
Noh: TOMOE (The Lady Warrior Tomoe) / Nishimura Takao (Kanze school)

 
Workshop Contents

1st [Over]

Date & Time: April 14, 2023 (Fri.) from 7:00 p.m.
Content: Noh Movements and Musical Instruments Experience
Instructor: 2 Noh performers and 4 Noh musicians
Application period: from March 10[Fri.], 2023

2nd [Over]

Date & Time: July 12, 2023 (Wed.) from 7:00 p.m.
Content: Noh & Kyogen movements
Instructor: 2 Noh performers and 2 Kyogen performers
Application period: from June 10 [Sat.] - 25[Sun.], 2023

3rd [Over]

Date & Time: October 13, 2023 (Fri.) from 7:00 p.m.
Content: Noh Movements and Musical Instruments Experience
Instructor: 2 Noh performers and 4 Noh musicians
Application period: from September 11 [Mon.] - 25[Mon.], 2023

4th [Over]

Date & Time: January 12, 2024 (Fri.) from 7:00 p.m.
Content: Let's wear the Masks & Costumes of Noh
Instructor: 3 Noh performers and 3 Kyogen performers

Venue

National Noh Theatre, 2nd floor (*To get to the 2nd floor, stairs only)

Admission

Free (*Limited to showcase ticket purchasers who plan to attend one week after the event.)

Capacity

30 people For each workshop (by lotterly)

Application start date

See above. (*English interpretation will be provided if you let us know at the time of application.)

 
How to apply

Please fill out the required information and apply by e-mail using the link below. We will conact you within one week after the last day of the appliciation period to inform you of the result of the lottery.

Requirements

Click here to apply

[The mail application will be launched.] Email title line: Workshop application (for month/day) Please include the following information in the email text.
 ・Name of participant
 ・Age
 ・The date of the performance and seat number of the admission ticket you bought
 ・Whether or not you require English interpretation

Kindly note:
  •  If more than one person wishes to participate, please fill out the form for all participants. We will confirm stage ticket for all participants on the day of the workshop.
  •  Please configure the setting to accept e-mail from @ntj.jac.go.jp domain.
  •  Applications sent before the date and time when applications begin, and multiple applications from the same person will be invalid.
  •  We will ventilate the venue for the workshop to prevant the spread of COVID-19 infection. We ask for your cooperation in taking your tempereture and disinfecting your hands when you enter the venue.
  •  Personal information will be kept strictily confidential and will not be used for any purpose other than to contact you regarding this workshop ando to confirm your participation.
 
Inquiries

For inquiries about the workshop

Planning and Production Division, National Noh Theatre

TEL: 03-3423-1331 (Weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)