October 2023 shows
【Kabuki-za theatre】
Matinee start time: 11:00am, end time: 3:30pm(TBC)］
【Performance dates】October 2 nd-9th, 11th-16th, 18th-25th
【Programs】 Our rating: ★～★★★★★
1. "Tenjiku Tokube Ikoku Hanashi" ★★★
Historical play. First performed in 1804. Approximately 2 and a half hours including intermissions.
2. "Bunshichi Mottoi Monogatari" ★
Domestic play. First perfromed in 1891. Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Please note this play is directoed by a famous film director, Yoji Yamada and a famous 50 year old female actor who is a daughter of veteran Kabuki actor play as one of leading characters.
This is the first time in history that an adult female actor has appeared on stage in a main Kabuki-za theatre performance as a main cast member.
Evening show [Start time: 4:00pm. end time: 9:00pm(TBC)]
【Performance dates】October 2nd-9th, 11th-16th, 18th-25th
【Programs】Our rating: ★～★★★★★
1. "Futatsu Chocho Kuruwa Nikki" Sumo-ba scene ★★★★
Domestic play. Firstperformed in 1750. Approximately 1 hour
2. "Kiku" ★★★★
Dance. First performed: unknown. Approximately 30 minutes
3. "Mito Komon, Sanuki Manyu-hen" ★★★
Domestic play. First perfromed in 1977?. Approximately 2 hours including intermissions
【The National Theatre】
The 12pm show［Start time:12:00am, end time: 3:40pm]
【Performance dates】October 4th-9th, 11th-19th, 21st-26th
【Programs】Our rating: ★～★★★★★
“Imoseyama Onna Teikin” Furu no Shato scene inclduing dance section, Mikasayama Goten scene, Miakasayama Okuden scene and Mikasayama Iruka Choubatsu scene.
★★★★★
Historical play. First performed in 1771
