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Ballet for Children 2026  Story of a Little Mermaid

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Ballet for Children 2026 Story of a Little Mermaid

SCHEDULE

  • Thu, 23 July 2026, 13:00
  • Fri, 24 July 2026, 13:00
  • Sat, 25 July 2026, 13:00
  • Sat, 25 July 2026, 16:30
  • Sun, 26 July 2026, 13:00
  • Sun, 26 July 2026, 16:30
  • Mon, 27 July 2026, 13:00
  • Mon, 27 July 2026, 16:30
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2025/2026 SEASON

OPERA PALACE

23 Jul - 27 Jul, 2026 ( 8 Performances )

Running time is approx. 1 hours 35 mins including intervals
Booking Opens: Sat, 30 May 2026, 10:00am

DETAILS

In order to provide the next generation of children with the opportunity to come into contact with the wonderful art form of ballet, the New National Theatre Tokyo has been running the "Ballet for Children" series since 2009. Now for our fifteenth session, we will once again be performing this original ballet based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, Story of a Little Mermaid, after showcasing the world premiere of the same work in 2024.

This work is directed and choreographed by Kaikawa Tetsuo, ex- First Soloist / Principal Character Artist of the National Ballet of Japan who left the company in 2022 to pursue his career as professional choreographer after his 22 years as a company dancer. Kaikawa participated in the initial launch of the "NBJ Choreographic Group", a project to train choreographers from within the NBJ, and has also showcased numerous works. He eagerly engages in choreographic works and Kaikawa was a creative member of the NNTT's trans-genre Opera project with mixed media and A.I. 'New Opera with Children and an Android Super Angels' with the New National Theatre Tokyo in 2021.

CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

Choreography by KAIKAWA Tetsuo
Music by Claude DEBUSSY, Jules MASSENET and others
Set Designer: KAWAGUCHI Naoji
Costume Designer : UEDA Kazuko
Lighting Designer: KAWAGUCHI Masahiro
Sound Designer: NAKADA Ryuta

  • CREATIVE TEAM
  • KAIKAWA Tetsuo
    Choreography by
    KAIKAWA Tetsuo
    KAWAGUCHI Naoji
    Set Designer
    KAWAGUCHI Naoji
    KAWAGUCHI Masahiro
    Lighting Designer
    KAWAGUCHI Masahiro
    NAKADA Ryuta
    Sound Designer
    NAKADA Ryuta

TICKETS

  • 1st Floor
    ¥6,600 (Ages 13 & over)
  • 1st Floor
    ¥3,300 (Ages 4 - 12)
  • 2nd Floor
    ¥5,500 (Ages 13 & over)
  • 2nd Floor
    ¥2,750 (Ages 4 - 12)
  • 3rd Floor
    ¥4,400 (Ages 13 & over)
  • 3rd Floor
    ¥2,200 (Ages 4 - 12)
SEATING PLAN

Box Office: +81-(0)3-5352-9999

10:00 - 18:00

Booking Opens: Sat, 30 May 2026, 10:00am

*There are no discounts for this performance including the discount for Atre members.

Please Note

  • This performance will use pre-recorded music.
  • Latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium unless there is a suitable break or interval.
  • No admittance to children under 4. Each child older than this age requires a ticket for entry, even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Tickets may not be changed or refunded except in the case of a cancelled performance.
  • Users of wheelchairs are requested to contact the Box Office.
  • Please note that cast change may be required depending on the situation.
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