PROGRAM
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Autumn Selection
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Presents
Kinoshita-Kabuki
"Sannin Kichisa Kuruwa no Hatsugai"
- Audio guide (limited time and reservation required)
- Childcare services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Writing board support
Author: Mokuami Kawatake
Supervision and revisions: Yuichi Kinoshita
Director: Kunio Sugihara[KUNIO]
Cast: Shunsuke Tanaka, Kenta Suga, Ryotaro Sakaguchi/ Ryoko Fujino, Seiichi Kohinata, Moeka Fukasawa
Kimio Taketani, Noemi Takayama, Kota Yamaguchi, Taku Takei, Yuya Tanaka, Fumie Midorikawa
Jay Kabira/ Tamaki Ogawa, Hidekazu Mashima
Swing: Toshihiko Sato, Shoko Fujimatsu
Kinoshita-Kabuki’s first appearance at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Playhouse! The culmination of a Kinoshita-Kabuki/Kunio Sugihara collaboration. A whirlwind, five-hour entertainment epic finally comes to the big stage!
Kinoshita-Kabuki's "Sannin Kichisa" is being performed again for the first time in nine years! This representative work, which premiered in 2014 and was chosen as one of the best five plays in the first half of 2015 Yomiuri Theater Awards when it was performed again (Gekijyo Eyes), has been renamed "Sannin Kichisa Kuruwa no Hatsugai" and will be performed on the big stage with a new cast.
A striking ensemble drama that dynamically intertwines the "Three Kichisaburo" - a priest, a monk, and a young lady - young men at the mercy of a strange fate, and the "love between a merchant and a courtesan" that has been cut from the current Kabuki production. This is the only version in which you can see the entirety of the now-defunct original version of this masterpiece by legendary Kabuki playwright Mokuami Kawatake, who has also been described as "the Shakespeare of our time" (© Tsubouchi Shoyo).
Written during the upheaval of the late Edo period, this story that continues to be loved today strikes a chord with modern times, which are also marked by change and upheaval. This is the definitive version of "Sannin Kichisa" by Kinoshita-Kabuki!
[More fun]
Special Talk with Yuichi Kinoshita , Kenta Suga and Ryoko Fujino [Part 1]
Yuichi Kinoshita x Kenta Suga x Ryoko Fujino Special Talk [Part 2]
Profile
Kinoshita-Kabuki
Based in Kyoto and active since 2006, this theater company explores and presents the potential for staging Kabuki plays in new ways for contemporary audiences, while remaining true to their historical contexts. Under the guidance of troupe leader Yuichi Kinoshita, the company works with different directors for its productions, in order to approach Kabuki from a wide range of perspectives.
Yuichi Kinoshita
Head of Kinoshita-Kabuki .
Born in Wakayama City in 1985. In 2006, while studying at Kyoto University of Art and Design (Currently known as Kyoto University of The Arts), he founded Kinoshita-Kabuki that specializes in the resvision and supervision of classical performances. His representative works include "Sannin Kichisa", "Musume Dojoji", and "Yoshitsune Senbonzakura – Tokaiya Daimotsunoura".
In 2016, he received the Newcomer Award from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan Arts Festival for his work on Kanjincho. He also received the Encouragement Award at the 38th Kyoto Prefecture Culture Awards (2019). He also received the Kyoto City Newcomer Award in 2020. He was also a recipient of the Kyoto City Special Arts and Culture Encouragement Program in 2017.
He is currently active in a wide range of fields, including writing and lecturing on classical performing arts, as well as providing prosthetics for the Shibuya Cocoon Kabuki production "Kirare no Yozo" (2018). From 2024, he will be the artistic director of Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre (Nagano).
Kunio Sugihara
Director and stage designer. Head of KUNIO.
In 2004, he launched the production company "KUNIO". KUNIO's previous works include "Angels in America Part 1: The Millennium Approaches" Part 2: Perestroika", a new translation of the "Q1" version of "Hamlet", the 10-hour masterpiece "Greeks", and "Vacant Lot", a vivid revival of the work of his university mentor, Shogo Ota. Recent major productions include PARCO PRODUCE 2024 "Tokyo Rondo", KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theater production "SHELL", Kabukiza "New Suikoden", Horipro "Blood Wedding", COCOON PRODUCTION 2022/ NINAGAWA MEMORIAL "Pandora's Bell", and Saitama Gold Theater's final performance "Water Station". Received the 36th Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award.
Schedule
Sunday, Sep. 15, 1:00 p.m.
Monday, Sep. 16, 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 18 No performance
Thursday, Sep. 19 No performance
Friday, Sep. 20, 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 21, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sep. 22, 1:00 p.m. ▲
Monday, Sep. 23, 1:00 p.m. 〇
Tuesday, Sep. 24 No performance
Wednesday, Sep. 25 No performance
Thursday, Sep. 26, 1:00 p.m. ☆
Friday, Sep. 27, 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 28, 1:00 p.m. ◎
Sunday, Sep. 29, 1:00 p.m. ◎
Sunday, Sep. 15 - Monday, Sep. 16 Early bird discounts available
▲: Cameras will be set up in the audience for recording purposes. Please note in advance.
〇: Portable subtitling service for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing (limited dates and times, reservations required, Japanese only)
◎:Audio guide for customers who are blind or have low vision (limited dates and times, reservations required, Japanese only)
☆: Performances featuring swing actors (Some of the roles will be played by swing actors. Please note that the performers will be different from those in regular performances)
*There will be an after-talk session after the show on the following dates (only available to those with tickets on the day)
Tuesday, Sep. 17: Yuichi Kinoshita and others
Thursday, Sep. 26: Yuichi Kinoshita and Swing Actors (Toshihiko Sato, Shoko Fujimatsu) and others
*Portable English subtitle devices are available for rental (limited dates and times).
▼Directions to the English captioning device rental service
① Enter the entrance and turn right.
② There is a desk for the English captioning device rental service.
Duration: Approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes (tentative) (with two breaks)
1 act: approx. 115 minutes
(25 minute break)
2 acts: about 75 minutes
(20 minute break)
3 acts: approx. 85 minutes
Reception opens 60 minutes before the start of the show. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the show.
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[Site allocation]
Act 1: approx. 115 minutes
Scenes from within the grounds of Yushima Tenjin Shrine
Scenes from the Matsukanaya room
Scenes from Shin-Yoshiwara Chojiya and the Yoshino stable
Scenes from Yanagiwara Yotaka Inn
Scenes from Shin-Yoshiwara Chojiya and the single-story stable
Scenes from Shin-Yoshiwara Chojiya again
Scenes from the Yoshino stable
Scenes from Shin-Yoshiwara Chojiya again
Scenes from the single-story stable Scenes from Yanagiwara Arai Bridge
Scenes from the lumber bank at Ryogoku Bridge
Scenes from the Koshinzuka mound at Okawabata
Scenes from Yoshinai's Warigasuiden
Act 2: approx. 75 minutes
Scene from the New Year's ablution day in hell
Scene from Kozukahara Jizo
Scene from Haccho Bank
Scene from Shin Yoshiwara Chojiya Second floor
Scene from Daionji Temple in the brothel area
Act 3: approx. 85 minutes
Scenes from Kissho-in Temple in Sugamo
Scenes from Chojiya Villa
Scenes from Hongo Fire Watchtower
*Performance times are approximate.
Information on Act-viewing seats
These seats allow you to watch any act out of the three acts. Each act will be fully rotated.
Act-viewing seats: 2,500 yen [all seats reserved, tax included]
Advance tickets (select your seats)
From 10:00 the day before the performance to 11:00 the day of the performance
Tickets are sold at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Box Office (online, by phone, and at the counter)
Same-day sales (seats cannot be selected)
First Act-viewing seats : 12:00~
2nd Act-viewing seats, end of 1st act
3rd Act-viewing seats, end of 2nd act
Available at the Playhouse ticket booth (cash only)
<Estimated performance time>
Act 1 13:00～14:55
Break 14:55～15:20
Act 2 15:20-16:35
Break 16:35～16:55
Act 3 16:55～18:20
*The performance time may be subject to change. Please arrive on time with plenty of time to spare.
You can purchase up to two tickets per act per application.
Each act will be fully replaced.
There are no discounts available for people with disabilities or age groups.
Advance tickets will be sold out once the planned number of tickets has been sold. However, there will be a limited number of tickets available on the day of the event.
The Act-viewing seats are on the second floor. Due to the seating arrangement, it may be difficult to see the stage.
Changes and refunds cannot be made after purchase.
Staff will guide you in and out.
Upon entering, staff will explain the precautions to take and guide you to your seat, so please gather in front of the playhouse 15 minutes before each act begins.
Please use the restroom before the meeting.
If you choose to pay by credit card and pick up your tickets at the theater, they will be delivered to the Playhouse box office from the start of sales for each act. If you would like to collect your tickets before the sales start for each act, please come to the box office on the first floor.
Please be sure to check the website for important information and the latest information on this performance (such as performance times) before coming. Also, please make sure to arrive early and allow yourself plenty of time.
Those with Act-viewing seats on Tuesday, September 17th and Thursday, September 26th will be able to participate in the after-show talk session.
* Details will be provided by staff on the day.
Accessibility
For more information, please refer to the “Accessibility” page.
Portable subtitling service in Japanese for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing(limited dates and times, reservation required)For details, click here
Audio guide in Japanese for customers who are blind or have low vision(limited dates and times, reservation required, Japanese only)For details, click here
Portable English subtitle devices are available for rental (limited dates and times). For details, click here
Writing board available
10% discount for people with disabilities off the regular price on all dates, wheelchair space, hearing loop (magnetic loop) operation, childcare service (for details, please see Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Support Information)
Childcare service (temporary childcare is available within the theater. Fees apply. Limited capacity)
Reservations and inquiries: Mirakus Corporation Mirakus Sitter 0120-415-306 (Weekdays 9 a.m- 5 p.m.(JST))
Applications must be made at least one week prior to the desired date. For children aged 3 months to those not yet enrolled in elementary school.
Click here for details
Childcare workshop: Tokyo Festival 2024″ Children’s Play Theater “
(For children aged 4 to elementary school age / Paid, limited capacity / Childcare to support children’s art experiences)
September 20th (Friday) – 28th (Saturday) *Scheduled according to each performance time
To all visitors
- Please refrain from visiting if you have a fever or are feeling unwell.
- Wearing a mask is at the discretion of the individual. Please wear one when necessary, such as when the venue is crowded.
- We recommend that you practice proper cough etiquette and wash your hands.
Cast & Staff
Author: Mokuami Kawatake
Supervision and revisions: Yuichi Kinoshita
Director: Kunio Sugihara[KUNIO]
Cast: Shunsuke Tanaka, Kenta Suga, Ryotaro Sakaguchi/ Ryoko Fujino, Seiichi Kohinata, Moeka Fukasawa
Kimio Taketani, Noemi Takayama, Kota Yamaguchi, Taku Takei, Yuya Tanaka, Fumie Midorikawa
Jay Kabira/ Tamaki Ogawa, Hidekazu Mashima
Swing: Toshihiko Sato, Shoko Fujimatsu
Scenography: Yuichiro Kanai
Music: ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo)
Lighting: Yusuke Yokohara
Sound: Daisuke Hoshino
Costumes: Antos Rafal
Hair and makeup: Kei Kokufuda
Choreography: Wataru Kitao
Revisions: Takatoshi Inagaki
Assistant Director: Tsubasa Yamoto
Stage Director: Nobuaki Oshika
Public Relations: Akiko Mori
Production Assistants: Tsubasa Shimizu, Ayumi Seki
Promotional art: Yuichi Nagase
Promotional photography: Mitsunori Shitara
Promotional stylist: Atsuko Goda
Promotional hair and makeup: Naoko Nishikawa
Organizer: Tokyo Festival Executive Committee [Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture (Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Arts Council Tokyo), Tokyo Metropolitan Government]
Support: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, Japan Arts Council
Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities（JAFRA）
Sponsor: Asahi Group Japan, Ltd
Production cooperation: bench.Co
Planning and production: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Kinoshita-Kabuki / General Incorporated Association Jyuraisha
Inquiry
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Box Office
TEL: 0570-010-296 (10:00-19:00 except on closed days)