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RECENT

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For the second time in about three years, Jiro Omiya of Compsons presents his personal project “Eiga no parody”.

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

2024.2.19｜13:46

#STAGE 2024.1.24

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

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#STAGE 2023.8.2

Compsons’ stage play “Be Quiet When Talking about Love” depicts the adolescence of 30-somethings in Shimokitazawa.

2023.7.25｜19:59

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