String SAGA／Escaping the Weight of Darkness

BALLET & DANCE

String SAGA／Escaping the Weight of Darkness

SCHEDULE

  • Fri, 3 July 2026, 19:00
  • Sat, 4 July 2026, 14:00
  • Sat, 4 July 2026, 18:00
  • Sun, 5 July 2026, 14:00
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2025/2026 SEASON

PROGRAMME

  • "String SAGA" New Commissioned Work by the NBJ, World Premiere
  • "Escaping the Weight of Darkness"

PLAY HOUSE

3 Jul - 5 Jul, 2026 ( 4 Performances )

Running time is to be announced
Booking Opens: Sun, 24 May 2026, 10:00am

DETAILS

The National Ballet of Japan is pleased to present a double bill featuring two original works. The first is the long-awaited performance at the New National Theatre Tokyo of a new work from up-and-coming choreographer Naoya Homan, who was formerly a dancer in the National Ballet of Japan. The second is Escaping the Weight of Darkness by Jessica Lang, who has enjoyed impressive success around the world. This is a work that perfectly melds the movements of the dancers' bodies with the sets and the costume designs. Please enjoy all the talent and wonder that this dance company has to offer, inspired by works choreographed for the National Ballet of Japan.

CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

"String SAGA"

Choreography by HOMAN Naoya
Music by HISAISHI Joe
Set Designer: NAGAMINE Maki
Costumes by matohu
Lighting Designer : YOSHIMOTO Yukiko

"Escaping the Weight of Darkness"

Choreography by Jessica LANG
Music by Ólafur ARNALDS, Nils FRAM, Josh KRAMER, John METCALFE
Set Designer: Jessica LANG
Costume Designer: YAMADA Izumi
Lighting Designer: Nicole PEARCE

  • CREATIVE TEAM
  • HOMAN Naoya
    Choreography by
    HOMAN Naoya

    "String SAGA"

    Jessica LANG
    Choreography by
    Jessica LANG

    "Escaping the Weight of Darkness"

TICKETS

  • S
    ¥7,700
  • A
    ¥4,400

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

10:00 - 18:00

Booking Opens: Sun, 24 May 2026, 10:00am

Booking Z seats (Day tickets) 1,650 yen

  • You are able to purchase Z seat tickets online from 10:00 am. Click "BUY TICKETS" next to "Z" under each performance information.
  • There is a handling charge of ¥330 (incl. tax).
  • Only when seats allocated as Z seats are still available at 11:00 am, you are able to purchase these tickets at the Box Office of the theatre.
  • Note that all Z seats are on a first come, first served basis and will come with restricted views.

Concession Prices

Under 15s discounts and Z seats (Day Tickets) are available online. Other types of discount tickets are not available online. Please inquire at the Box Office or by telephone.

Please Note

  • 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.
  • A special discount price is available for disabled guests. Please inquire at the Box Office for details.
  • Users of wheelchairs are requested to contact the Box Office.
  • Please note that cast or programme change may be required depending on the situation.