[Agency for Cultural Affairs] [National Theater Okinawa] October Independent Performance Information
Agency for Cultural Affairs Press Release: September 20, 2025 [National Theater Okinawa] Information on October independent performances Information on the highly anticipated production “Seinan Takiuchi,” as well as the Okinawan theater appreciation class “Kai Nekoden: Bakeneko ~Yamada Shukujo Dennai~,” which aims to popularize Okinawan theater.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1049/47048-1049-159375a39e8dfdf8a8836ab66104eb24-596×842.jpg The first part of the event will feature Ryukyu dance, and the second part will feature the Kumiodori dance “Seinan Takiuchi.” Kumiodori performance “Southwest Entai” “Seinan Takiuchi” is a work that has been preserved and passed down only in Miyazato, Nago City. It is the story of two young anji (chiefs) whose parents were killed in a surprise attack, and their former vassals who carry out their revenge. It is a work with many highlights. Please enjoy it. Date and time: Saturday, October 18, 2020 Starts at 14:00 Location: National Theater Okinawa Grand Theater Admission Fee: Adults ¥3,700, Friends of the Theater ¥2,960 University Students and Others ¥2,000 3 years old and above, high school students and younger: 1,000 yen
https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/performance-info/detail?performance_id=2666 Popular Performance: Okinawan Theater Appreciation Class “Kai Nekoden: Bakeneko ~Yamada Shukujo Dennai~” The first part will feature the comic opera “Masangawa” (written by Iraha Yoshikichi), the dance “Nakazato Bushi,” and the comedy “Advanced Mathematics.” The second part will feature the Okinawan play “The Legend of the Monster Cat: Bakeneko ~Yamada Shukujo Dennai~” (written by Ogimi Kotaro), directed by Kinjo Shinji. *General sales will not be held on Thursday, October 30th and Friday, October 31st due to school group viewings. *General sales will be held on Saturday, November 1st. Date and time: Thursday, October 30, 2020 Starts at 10:30 (not sold to the general public) Friday, October 31, 2020 Starts at 10:30 (not sold to the general public) Saturday, November 1, 2020 Show starts at 10:30 AM / 2:00 PM Location: National Theater Okinawa Grand Theater Admission: 2,500 yen for adults, 2,000 yen for groups University students, etc.: 2,000 yen 3 years old and above, high school students and younger: 1,000 yen https://www.nt-okinawa.or.jp/topics-list/20251030-1101
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