Takatsuki City
Prestigious Tokyo Ballet performs original work inspired by Kabuki in Takatsuki The work “The Kabuki”, which has been performed more than 200 times in 15 countries around the world in the 40 years since its first performance, makes a triumphant return
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On Friday, October 18, 2020, at the Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theater, 20th century master choreographer Maurice Béjart created the Tokyo Ballet based on the Kabuki play “Kanadehon Chushingura” 38 years ago. An original work “The Kabuki” created for the event will be performed. Please come to the performance
commemorating the 60th anniversary of the founding of this globally popular troupe.
[Image: https://prtimes.jp/i/118013/406/resize/d118013-406-0eb3ca1f726b1fc5e4a9-0.jpg&s3=118013-406-674928310125b2786b885b8b433fe84f-500×707.jpg] “The Kabuki,” which will be performed this time, was created for the Tokyo Ballet by 20th century master choreographer Maurice Béjart, inspired by the Kabuki play “Kanadehon Chushingura,” and premiered in 1986. Original work. This is a story about a modern-day young man who travels back in time to the world of Chushingura and becomes the samurai Yuranosuke to avenge his master. Japan’s world-famous traditional performing arts and spiritual culture of “Kabuki” and “Bushido” have been exquisitely expressed using the Western European method of ballet, and since its premiere, it has been performed at venues such as the Paris Opera, the Vienna State Opera, and La Scala in Milan. It has been performed 206 times in 28 cities in 15 countries around the world, including at famous opera houses, and has received acclaim. Please take a look at this innovative program that integrates Japanese and Western styles.
[Event overview]
Date and time: October 18, 2020 (Friday) 18:30 start (doors open at 17:45) Location: Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theater South Building Torishima Hall (6-8 Nomicho, Takatsuki City)
Access: 13 minutes walk from JR Takatsuki Station. 8 minutes walk from Hankyu Takatsuki City Station
※ Please use the public transportation
Price: S seat 10,000 yen, A seat 8,000 yen, B seat 5,000 yen (all with Tomo-no-kai discount)
*SS seats are already sold out
*2000 yen for those under 25 years old *Charges apply for ages 3 and over *Preschool children are not allowed to enter.
*All seats reserved
[Related homepage]
Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theater Homepage
https://www.takatsuki-bsj.jp/tat/event/
[Contact information regarding this matter]
Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theater
Phone: 072‑671‑9999 (10:00 to 17:00)
*Closed on Mondays (excluding holidays)