Ballet for Children 2021

BALLET & DANCE

Ballet for Children 2021 "RYUUGUU - The Turtle Princess"

SCHEDULE

OPERA PALACE

24 Jul - 27 Jul, 2021 ( 8 Performances )

TICKETS

Running time is approx. 2 hours including one interval

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Special Support: Keio Corporation
Corporate Sponsorship: Shogakukan Inc., Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems, Ltd.

* We will suspend the ticket sales for all the performances at 18:00 on Sunday 11 July.
Tickets for the performances which have not reached 50% of the auditorium capacity go on sale at 10:00 on Monday 12th July until they reach 50%.

Day tickets will be sold only for performances which have not reached the auditorium capacity of 50%.
>Info (Updated on 9 July)

DETAILS

"Ballet for Children" has been a part of the main programme at the New National Theatre, Tokyo since 2009, providing future generations of children the opportunity to experience the art of ballet with their parents.
In summer 2021, we will be presenting the revival of the highly acclaimed 'Japanese Fairy Tale Ballet for all the Family "RYUUGUU - The Turtle Princess"', a new production for 2020 by MORIYAMA Kaiji. Based on a fairy tale from the well-known story of Urashima Taro, this work has elements of classical Japanese theatre throughout. The playful design of the set and the stage projections combine with the expressiveness of the ballet to create a world of wonder in the NNTT's Opera Palace. Taro is mesmerised by the delightful sea creatures in the magnificent Palace of Ryuuguu and the mysterious Chamber of Four Seasons where all four seasons can be enjoyed all at once. But what fate awaits Taro when he returns home? This Japanese-themed NNTT ballet fantasy is a must-see for all ballet fans, whether children or adults.

[Covid-19] Our Prevention Plan and Request to Our Patrons

The performances will be taking place based on the policies of the Japanese government and the Tokyo Metropolitan government, along with the guideline for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 infection by the Association of Public Theatres and Halls in Japan.

Please read this page before visiting the theatre.

NEWS & FEATURES

2ND August, 2021
Concerning the performances between 12 July and 31 August in line with a state of emergency declaration (Updated on 2 Aug.)
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SYNOPSIS

Once upon a time there lived on an island a kindhearted young man called Urashima Taro. A turtle he rescued on the beach from the teasing of other children introduced him to the the Palace of Ryuuguu. The turtle turned out to be the princess of the palace. Taro was lavishly welcomed, got close to the Turtle Princess and soon lost his heart to her. The time they spent together was as in a dream, during which time Taro got to learn of the palace's Chamber of Four Seasons. No one was supposed to spend long in there, so Taro decided to enter it "just for a bit". Taro then returns to his hometown, to discover a fate that awaits him.

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VIDEO

CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

Choreography by: MORIYAMA Kaiji
Music by: MATSUMOTO Junichi
Set and Costume Designer: MORIYAMA Kaiji
Video Designer: Mucho MURAMATSU
Lighting Designer: KUSHIDA Akiyo
Sound Designer: NAKADA Ryuta

CAST

24 July 12:30
Turtle Princess: YONEZAWA Yui
Urashima Taro: IZAWA Shun

24 July 16:00
Turtle Princess: IKEDA Risako
Urashima Taro: OKUMURA Kosuke

25 July 12:30
Turtle Princess: KIMURA Yuri
Urashima Taro: WATANABE Takafumi

25 July 16:00
Turtle Princess: SHIBAYAMA Saho
Urashima Taro: HAYAMI Shogo

26 July 12:30
Turtle Princess: IKEDA Risako
Urashima Taro: OKUMURA Kosuke

26 July 16:00
Turtle Princess: YONEZAWA Yui
Urashima Taro: IZAWA Shun

27 July 12:30
Turtle Princess: SHIBAYAMA Saho
Urashima Taro: HAYAMI Shogo

27 July 16:00
Turtle Princess: KIMURA Yuri
Urashima Taro: WATANABE Takafumi

  • CREATIVE TEAM
  • CAST

TICKETS

Booking Opens: Sun, 4 Jul 2021, 10:00am

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

*The tickets will be sold for all seats as normal.

* We will suspend the ticket sales for all the performances at 18:00 on Sunday 11 July.
Tickets for the performances which have not reached 50% of the auditorium capacity go on sale at 10:00 on Monday 12th July until they reach 50%.

Day tickets will be sold only for performances which have not reached the auditorium capacity of 50%.
>Info (Updated on 9 July)

*Please note that further changes or cancellations may be required as the coronavirus situation develops or to comply with requests from the Government.


Please Note

  • This performance will use pre-recorded music.
  • 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 following conditions.
    • When the performance is cancelled.
    • In case you correspond to the conditions as mentioned on this page
    • If you choose not to attend the performance due to prevent infection.

　Please be sure to call the New National Theatre, Tokyo Box Office in advance.
　At that point, we will tell you the Refund method.

    • 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 change may be required depending on the situation.