Witty Look’s show is full of energy, fun, laughter and supreme skill. Daiki and Cheeky are an elite circus duo who’s unique show has been loved by audiences the world over. Pioneers of both unicycle acrobatics and contemporary Japanese clowning, the combination of skill and humour is a crowd pleaser.Continue Reading
Chip has black ears and his sister Choco has white ears. They visit their grandmother to show their new scarf, walk far to buy strawberries, and go to pick up pears in turns while looking after the house. They always help each other to think and take actions. Adults around the two warmly watch over...Continue Reading
3GAGA HEADS are a comedy performance group from the theatre company WAHAHA HOMPO, which is known for its members Masami Hisamoto and Rie Shibata. With its unique and original performance style, the group has toured 33 countries and performed more than 1,000 times during which they received amazing responses. The group won the Fringe Award...Continue Reading
Music and dance gather from all around the world to the island of Japan on the edge of the world! ‘Silkroad Noh Musical Theater’ is a performing arts group created by collecting various performing arts on the Silkroad and combining with elements of Noh and Kyogen. Based in Tokyo, the members travel around Korea and...Continue Reading
An omnibus of short works using body and objects that will make you smile, laugh and feel a bit sentimental. “The Pianist” – A pianist struggles to play the piano which starts to move by itself. “P-chan to the Space” – P-chan lands on the Planet of Umbrella. Will P-chan be able to return to...Continue Reading
Inspired by both Bunraku and object manipulation puppetry styles, Own Two Feet is a visu- ally stunning show with a folk and country inspired musical score. It’s main character, Ninna (played by a bunraku style puppet), is an adventurous and mischievous 5 year old girl who is experiencing life in the countryside for the first...Continue Reading
The master of the house is a young man who has taken over 3 servants from the late master. The servants are rather troublesome, always shirking their work and do naughty things while the master’s eyes are elsewhere. One day the master goes out on important business. Worried that his precious sake might be stolen...Continue Reading
We have prepared 4 dances and puppet commentaries in between, as well as a “small” play at the end for you to enjoy the rich expressions of the puppets with the most unique structure. “Kappore” and “A Drunkard” are both male puppet dance but with very different movements. “Black Hair” is a female puppet dance...Continue Reading
Narrow is about a man and woman who live in houses that are too small for them. They live near each other, borrow each other’s sugar, tea, vacuum cleaner, the odd egg, old family photographs, and a piece of wall. They seem to be made for each other, but living together is not as straightforward...Continue Reading
A man and a woman carry big branches. They light the fire and keep it alive, but the wind and snow come and they have to leave for a long journey. When snowflakes have turned into cherry petals then they can stop and build their home. When the house is done the night comes. They...Continue Reading
