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The SHIMOKITAZAWA INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL Presents Global Puppetry

Eight finalists for the 68th Kishida Prize for Drama have been selected.

The story of a family fascinated by the disastrous and beautiful sculptures, the play of the Botansabo “Kashiwabara Shokan Ten”.

Miyu Sakihi and Kodai Matsuoka in “Kiki on the Trapeze”, a music play based on Minoru Betsuyaku’s fairy tale by Kinuyo Nogami.

Sadawo Abe, Hana Kuroki and others appear. Matsuo Suzuki’s “Fukusuke” to be performed again after 12 years

Sarubakuchi’s stage production of “Majime ni Kimajime”, that situation science fiction comedy set in the “Kitaku Boshi”.

Theater Company Ningen Girai plans to present three productions in 2024; themes of the first production are “Travel” and “Remote Islands”.

“Hamlet House” by Rikiya Konishi, formerly of Shiawase Gakkyuhokai , at Kichijoji Theater

“Cinderella’s House” Confirmed for Performance by K Ballet Opt, Inspired by Tahi Saihate’s Poetry

Osamu Dazai’s “Good-Bye” Takes the Stage in London with Kyoto’s Theater Company Chiten and Kukangendai Collaboration

“Backyard in RyCom” Stage Play on U.S. Soldier Incidents Set for Revival, Okinawa Included in Performance Schedule

A double feature by Muni, now with two writers, “Tsukanoma no Michi” and “Aka to Kiiro no Yume”.

Nominated as a finalist for the Kishida Prize for Drama, the 6th production of Hate to Cheek is open for a limited time.

Iihenji’s stage “Tomodachijanai” that reexamines our interactions with ourselves and others.

New performance by Compsons, a stage company centered on three women with names with seasons in them.

Yumei’s new performance, set in the night shift of a department store, portrays people who “want to give up but won’t

Kabuki Unveils Lupin the Third Adaptation Set in Azuchi-Momoyama Era
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