National Theatre (Large Theatre)
Discovering Japanese performing arts for the future
For some years, the Japan Arts Council has spearheaded training programs for Japan’s traditional performing arts successors and young artists, in collaboration with its six affiliated theatres: The National Theatre, National Engei Theatre, National Noh Theatre, National Bunraku Theatre, New National Theatre Tokyo and the National Theatre Okinawa.
Later this summer, just prior to the closing of the National Theatre this autumn, a landmark event will be presented in the National Theatre’s Large Theatre in the Hanzomon district of Tokyo. For the final performance in this venue, those who have completed their training courses and been active as professional performers will come together in representing the best of each genre. Please make plans to join us – you will not be able to take your eyes off these moving and impressive stage performances as they seamlessly unfold, infused with the concentrated essence of each genre.
*This is a list of performances, not in order of appearance.
Kabuki
Choreography : Fujima Kanso, Fujima Kanjūrō
“Ninin Sanbasō” and “Genroku Hanami Odori”
Bunraku
Choreography : Umemoto Rikuhei
“Manzai”
Engei
Daikagura
(Juggling) and Yosebayashi (Rakugo Theatre Music)
Nohgaku
Ibayashi “Takasago” (2:00 p.m. Performance)
Kyōgen “Bonsan”(Izumi school) (6:00 p.m. Performance)
Kumiodori
“Shinobiai” (Scene of the Secret Tryst) from Temizu no En (Fate of Washwater)
Opera
Supervisor of Music : Nagai Kazuko
Production : Aguni Jun
Conductor : Matsumura Yūgo
Piano : Ishii Maho
“Kanpai no Uta” (Libiamo ne' Lieti Calici / Let's Drink from the Joyful Cups) from Tsubakihime (La Traviata / Lady of the Camellias)
Ballet
Planning Cooperation : Ogura Sachiko
Choreography : Kaikawa Tetsuo
Costume : Ueda Kazuko
“Romance”
Drama
Written by: Setoguchi Kaoru
Based on
"My Himeyuri senki" Miyara Ruri
"Tower of Himeyuri : the note of Gakuto taicho" Nishihira Hideo
"Memoirs of people surrounding the tower of Himeyuri" Nakasone Seizen
Compiled by : Dōjō Teiichi
Compiled & Directed by : Nishikawa Nobuhiro
Reading Performance “Himeyuri”
Music : Shinnai Tagatayū
Finale
August 20(Sun.), 2023
Performance Time
2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
*End time is an estimate and may vary.
*Audio guide : Not available.
*English synopsis is available. Please ask at the reception desk.
*There will be no intermission.
Tickets(Tax included)
Adults: 5,000 yen (Students: 3,500 yen)
Seating plan
Booking Opens
July 18 (Tue.), 2023
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Box Office
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available from July 19 (Wed.), 2023(Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. )