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Kabuki Performance for Beginners

Sunpearl Arakawa (Large Hall)
Kabuki Performance for Beginners
PartⅠ Guidance "How to Appreciate KABUKI"
PartⅡ Experience the live performance of Kabuki "Tsuchiya Chikara"

 In this Kabuki Appreciation Class, popular Kabuki performances are introduced by a fine Kabuki cast for as many people as possible to casually experience the fascinating world of Kabuki with its history of 400 years. The Guidance "How to Appreciate KABUKI" that precedes the performance also enjoys tremendous popularity, where Kabuki actors give clear and detailed explanations of the highlights of the performance. In addition to a free Kabuki handbook and program, subtitles are also provided this time, making it an excellent opportunity for beginners to enjoy and understand Kabuki.

 

Performance Dates
June 4(Wed.) - June 21(Sat.), 2025
*No performances on 8(Sun.) and 16(Mon.)

Venue:Sunpearl Arakawa (Large Hall)
*Please make sure eating or drinking in the auditorium is prohibited. Please note that the dining space in the lobby is limited.

Curtain Time
11:00 a.m.*except 14(Sat.) and 20(Fri.)
2:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. *only 14(Sat.) and 20(Fri.)

 

 ●  : Kabuki Performance for Beginners
 ★ : Kabuki for Beginners (Evening)
  : Discover KABUKI

Running Time
Approximately 2 hours including intermission

Cast
▼Guidance
ICHIKAWA Seiko

▼Kabuki Performance
NAKAMURA Senjaku
BANDŌ Shingo
ICHIKAWA Seiko
ARASHI Kitsusaburō
NAKAMURA Kinnosuke
and others

Tickets(Tax included)
Students:
All seats = 2,000 yen
Adults
1st Grade = 6,000 yen
2nd Grade = 4,000 yen

Seating plan

*English and Japanese audio guides are available for rent. Click here for details of audio guide.
*Subtitles: Available only in Japanese.
*English synopsis is available. Please ask at the reception desk.

Booking Opens
May 13(Tue.), 2025
* If there are still tickets available for purchase on the day of the event, you may purchase them in person at the Box Office (on-site) for this performance.
Box Office (on-site):Open from 10:00 a.m. until curtain time (June 14,20:Open from 1:30 p.m. until curtain time)

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Box Office
 0570-07-9900 (From overseas: +81-3-3230-3000) in Japanese and English (10:00AM - 6:00PM)

Click here to find the details about how to buy tickets.

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in Japanese