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PRODUCTIONS

2023
La Cenerentola
© TERASHI Masahiko
OPERA: 16 January, 2023
Screening Event at National Centre for the Performing Arts

La Cenerentola

China:
  • National Centre for the Performing Arts / Multi Functional Theatre
  • Production of

    New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    National Centre for the Performing Arts

New Plays: Japan
DRAMA: 26 - 28 January, 2023
Staged readings at the Royal Court Theatre

New Plays: Japan

U.K.:
  • The Royal Court Theatre
  • Not Yet Midnight

    Written by KOTAKA Tomoko
    translated by SUZUKI Sayuri

  • Onigorou Valley

    Written by CHIBA Saori
    translated by Susan Momoko HINGLEY

  • 28 hours 01 minute

    Written by MATSUMURA Shoko
    translated by SUZUKI Sayuri

  • Co-production with

    New National Theatre Tokyo

  • Supported by

    British Council

La Cenerentola
© TERASHI Masahiko
OPERA: 25 January, 2023
Screening Event at National Taichung Theater

La Cenerentola

Taiwan:
  • The Black Box of National Taichung Theater / Black Box
  • Productions of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    National Taichung Theater

2022
Die Zauberflöte
© TERASHI Masahiko
OPERA: 15 - 18 December, 2022
Screening Event at National Taichung Theater

Die Zauberflöte

Taiwan:
  • The Black Box of National Taichung Theater / Black Box
  • Productions of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    National Taichung Theater

Carmen
© TERASHI Masahiko
OPERA: 21 November, 2022
Screening Event at National Centre for the Performing Arts

Carmen

China:
  • National Centre for the Performing Arts / Multi Functional Theatre
  • Production of

    New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    National Centre for the Performing Arts

Super Angels
© SHIKAMA Takashi
OPERA: 22 February, 2022
Screening Event at National Taichung Theater

Super Angels

Taiwan:
  • The Black Box of National Taichung Theater / Black Box
  • Productions of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    National Taichung Theater

2021
Turandot
OPERA: 10 October, 2021
Screening Event at National Centre for the Performing Arts

Turandot

China:
  • National Centre for the Performing Arts / Multi Functional Theatre
  • Production of

    New National Theatre, Tokyo / Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

  • Presented by

    National Centre for the Performing Arts

Eugene Onegin and others
OPERA: 12 - 16 February, 2021
Screening Event at National Taichung Theater

Eugene Onegin and others

Taiwan:
  • The Black Box of National Taichung Theater
  • Don Quixote

  • Japanese Fairy Tale Ballet for all the Family "Ryuuguu - The Turtle Princess"

  • Eugene Onegin

  • Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

  • The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

  • Productions of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    National Taichung Theater

2020
Madama Butterfly / The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
© SHIKAMA Takashi
OPERA: 27 - 29 January, 2020
Screening Event at National Taichung Theater

Madama Butterfly / The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Taiwan:
  • The Black Box of National Taichung Theater
  • Productions of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    National Taichung Theater

2019
The Monster
© HOSONO Shinji
DRAMA: 3-5 August, 2019
NNT Drama Studio × Manchester School of Theatre Collaborative Performance

The Monster

Japan & UK:
  • The Pit of New National Theatre, Tokyo
  • Cast

    2nd Year Students of NNT Drama Studio (entered in 2018)
    2nd Year Students of Manchester School of Theatre at Manchester Metropolitan University

  • In Association with

    Manchester Metropolitan University
    Manchester School of Theatre

  • Supported by

    British Council

  • Presented by

    New National Theatre, Tokyo

2018
Madama Butterfly / The Nutcracker and the Mouse King / Swan Lake
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
OPERA: 3 - 8 July, 2018
Screening at the Teatro Real

Madama Butterfly / The Nutcracker and the Mouse King / Swan Lake

SPAIN:
  • Teatro Real (Madrid)
  • Productions of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    Teatro Real

SINFONIETTA
© Mikhail Logvinov
BALLET: 19 - 20 June, 2018
the 280th Anniversary Gala of the A.Y Vaganova Ballet Academy

SINFONIETTA

RUSSIA:
  • 19th June Bolshoi Theatre
  • 20th June Kremlin State Theatre
  • Performance by

    New National Theatre Ballet School

  • Presented by

    Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet

2016
HYBRID Rhythm & Dance
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
DANCE: 21 October - 4 November, 2016
MOTOKO HIRAYAMA, EMI TOKO & OREKA TX DSS2016 TOUR

HYBRID Rhythm & Dance

SPAIN:
  • Victoria Eugenia Theatre (Donostia/San Sebastián)
  • Arriaga Theatre (Bilbao)
  • Gayarre Theatre (Iruña/Pamplona)
  • Principal Theatre (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    Donostia / San Sebastián 2016 Europako Kultur / alfalfa / Txalap.art

  • Sponsored by

    Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan / EU Japan Fest / Eusko Jaularitza, Kultur saila / Gipuzkoako Fory Aldundia

2014
THE PRINCE  OF THE PAGODAS
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
BALLET: 27 February - 1 March, 2014
Birmingham Royal Ballet

THE PRINCE OF THE PAGODAS

UK:
  • Birmingham Royal Ballet
  • Guest Appearance by

    ONO Ayako and FUKUOKA Yudai
    (Principal Dancers of the National Ballet of Japan)

  • Presented by

    Birmingham Royal Ballet

2013
TRIPTYQUE
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
BALLET: 6 - 7 November, 2013
Bolshoi Ballet Academy 240th Anniversary International Ballet School Festival

TRIPTYQUE

RUSSIA:
  • Moscow Kremlin
  • Performance by

    New National Theatre Ballet School

  • Presented by

    Moscow State Academy of Choreography / Moscow Kremlin

HOT SPRING IN ASIA
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
DRAMA: 11 - 16 June, 2013
CHONG Wishing's

HOT SPRING IN ASIA

KOREA:
  • CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    Seoul Arts Center / National Theater of Korea
    New National Theatre, Tokyo / Japan Foundation

ALLADIN
BALLET: 21 - 23 February, 2013
Birmingham Royal Ballet

ALLADIN

UK:
  • Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre
  • Guest Appearance by

    ONO Ayako and FUKUOKA Yudai
    (Principal Dancers of the National Ballet of Japan)

  • Presented by

    Birmingham Royal Ballet

2012
AIDA (CONCERT VERSION)
OPERA: 3 - 5 August, 2012
40th Anniversary of the Normalization of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and China Giuseppe VERDI’s

AIDA (CONCERT VERSION)

CHINA:
  • Opera House of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
  • Co-production between New National Theatre, Tokyo and National Centre for the Performing Arts, China

  • Presented by

    New National Theatre, Tokyo / National Centre for the Performing Arts, China

Grand Pas de Deux from
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
BALLET: 16 May, 2012
Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Ballet

Grand Pas de Deux from "DON QUIXOTE" Act 3

KOREA:
  • Main Hall of the National Theater of Korea
  • Guest Appearance by

    YONEZAWA Yui and SUGANO Hideo
    (Principal Dancers of the National Ballet of Japan)

  • Presented by

    Japan-Korea Cultural Exchange Council

2011
TRIPTYQUE
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
BALLET: 25 - 27 March, 2011
3rd International Ballet Academy Festival Proteges III

TRIPTYQUE

USA:
  • Opera House of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  • Performance by

    New National Theatre Ballet School

  • Presented by

    John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

YAKINIKU DRAGON
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
DRAMA: 9 - 20 March, 2011
Japan-Korea Joint Production CHONG Wishing's

YAKINIKU DRAGON

KOREA:
  • CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    Seoul Arts Center / New National Theatre, Tokyo / Japan Foundation

2010
YOROBOSHI / THE RITES OF SPRING
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
DANCE: 8 June, 2010
17th Istanbul International Theatre Festival MORIYAMA Kaiji's “YOROBOSHI” HIRAYAMA Motoko's “THE RITES OF SPRING”

YOROBOSHI / THE RITES OF SPRING

TURKEY:
  • Cemal Re?it Rey Concert Hall
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    New National Theatre, Tokyo / Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan

2009
THE LADY  OF THE CAMELLIAS
BALLET: 18 - 20 September, 2009
Japan-Russia Joint Production MAKI Asami's

THE LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS

RUSSIA:
  • Bolshoi Theatre of Russia
  • Performance by

    the National Ballet of Japan

  • Presented by

    New National Theatre, Tokyo / State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia

2008
YAKINIKU DRAGON
© New National Theatre, Tokyo
DRAMA: 20 - 25 May, 2008
Japan-Korea Joint Production CHONG Wishing's

YAKINIKU DRAGON

KOREA:
  • CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    Seoul Arts Center / New National Theatre, Tokyo / Japan Foundation

RAYMONDA / MIXED PROGRAMME
BALLET: 15 - 17 February, 2008

RAYMONDA / MIXED PROGRAMME

USA:
  • Opera House of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  • Performance by

    the National Ballet of Japan

  • Presented by

    John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2007
LOST VILLAGE
DRAMA: 1 - 8 April, 2007
Japan-China Joint Production LI Liuyi & HIRATA Oriza's

LOST VILLAGE

CHINA:
  • China National Theatre for Children
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    New National Theatre, Tokyo / National Theatre of China

LOST VILLAGE
DRAMA: 20 - 25 March, 2007
Japan-China Joint Production LI Liuyi & HIRATA Oriza's

LOST VILLAGE

CHINA:
  • Hong Kong Cultural Centre
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    New National Theatre, Tokyo / Hong Kong Arts Festival

2006
SINFONIETTA
BALLET: 26 - 29 January, 2006
International Ballet Academy Festival “Proteges”

SINFONIETTA

USA:
  • Opera House of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  • Performance by

    New National Theatre Ballet School

  • Presented by

    John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

2005
THE AFTERNOON OF FAUN AND NYMPHS
DANCE: 24 - 25 September, 2005
“Cultural Exchange of Asia” International Performing Arts Festival by Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan

THE AFTERNOON OF FAUN AND NYMPHS

KOREA:
  • Chondong Theater
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    International Performing Arts Festival Executive Committee / Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Korea

ACROSS THE RIVER,  IN MAY
DRAMA: 1 - 3 July, 2005
Japan-Korea Friendship Year 2005 LI Liuyi & HIRATA Oriza's

ACROSS THE RIVER, IN MAY

KOREA:
  • CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    Seoul Arts Center / “Across the River, in May” Executive Committee

2002
PACIFIC OVERTURE
DRAMA: 3 - 8 September, 2002
Stephen SONDHEIM's

PACIFIC OVERTURE

USA:
  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

PACIFIC OVERTURE
DRAMA: 9 - 13 July, 2002
Stephen SONDHEIM’s

PACIFIC OVERTURE

USA:
  • Lincoln Center
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    Lincoln Center Festival 2002

ACROSS THE RIVER,  IN MAY
DRAMA: 28 - 29 June, 2002
Event in 2002 commemorating Year of Japan-South Korea National Exchange LI Liuyi & HIRATA Oriza's

ACROSS THE RIVER, IN MAY

KOREA:
  • CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    Seoul Arts Center / “Across the River, in May” Executive Committee

2000
RASHOMON
DRAMA: 6 - 8 January, 2000
AKUTAGAWA Ryunosuke's

RASHOMON

NETHERLANDS:
  • Dutch National Opera & Ballet
  • Production of

    the New National Theatre, Tokyo

  • Presented by

    Dutch National Opera & Ballet (Het Muziektheater)

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