Waiting for Little Sunshine, Little Rainfall to begin at artsdepot yesterday afternoon, I kind of wished I had borrowed a child to bring along. I was probably the only person there without little ones in tow, but I was curious. Billed as a blend of Japanese folklore with traditional music and dance, and inspired by haiku … Continue reading
‘Epic’ is the only word I can use to describe Yukio Ninagawa’s Cymbeline at the Barbican. The story, the cast, the set, the music… epic. In fact, since I saw the play last week, I’ve been searching for more words to use in order to write this post, but I’ve been struggling. Sitting right up … Continue reading
There are a number of interesting Japanese or Japanese-related productions coming up in theatres in London over the next couple of months. Here’s a sneak preview… 10th May: ‘KUGUTSU’ – An Evening Of Japanese Puppetry Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, London, N1 2DN Website Direct from Japan to attend Mr Punch’s 350th … Continue reading
“The man who ceases to be astonished is hollow, possessed of an extinguished heart. If he believes that everything has already happened, that he has seen it all, then something most precious has died within him – the delight in life.” (Herodotus 440 BC) It was with this quote in mind that Globe to Globe … Continue reading
Just as I was about to write this review, just as I thought I had got my head around everything I saw in the theatre yesterday, I noticed one small fact I had failed to pick up on before. I had thought that the cast of The Bee at the Soho Theatre was entirely male. It … Continue reading
Halcyon Days, written and directed by Shoji Kokami, received mixed reviews. I went along to see it simply because it was by a Japanese writer, without really bothering to read much about the story. The programme didn’t give much away, but the names of the acts intrigued me as I waited to see the play. … Continue reading
There are quite a few Japan-related events coming up in London and, whilst I will of course be writing about them after I attend, I thought it might be a good idea to mention a few in advance in case you want to go. From Sunday 4th – Sunday 18th September, a play called Halcyon … Continue reading
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