BALLET & DANCE
Shakespeare Double Bill
SCHEDULE
2022/2023 SEASON
PROGRAMME
"The Tragedy of Macbeth"
New Commissioned Work by the NBJ, World Premiere
"The Dream"
Company Premiere
OPERA PALACE
Supported by the British Council
29 Apr - 6 May, 2023 ( 7 Performances )
Running time is approx. 2 hours and 30 mins including an interval (Updated on 20 April)
DETAILS
This is a double bill of new productions based on two plays by Shakespeare: "The Tragedy of Macbeth" by Will TUCKETT, an Olivier award-winning choreographer with a remarkable international career, and "The Dream" by Sir Frederick ASHTON, with a very British feel to it. We hope you will enjoy these two works of tradition and innovation.
"The Tragedy of Macbeth"
The National Ballet of Japan will perform the original ballet created by Will TUCKETT, an Olivier award-winning choreographer with a remarkable international career. Of all of Shakespeare's plays, TUCKETT brings us "The Tragedy of Macbeth", a profound portrayal of prophecy, ambition, suspicion, intrigue, delirium and the psychology of a character driven to extremes. Inspired by the work of the same name by Scottish composer Geraldine MUCHA, TUCKETT will give a new lease of life to this story that has been told and retold in opera and film. In recent years, TUCKETT has built a favourable reputation in Japan for combining the performing arts of ballet, opera, musical and drama. Please look forward to seeing what he creates with the National Ballet of Japan.
"The Dream"
This ballet was choreographed by Sir Frederick ASHTON based on a play by Shakespeare. The meticulous footwork and truly English mime bring a world of forests and fairies to life, as though it had leapt straight from the pages of a picture book. Highlights include the comical scene of Puck the fairy stirring up human-like turmoil among the fairies and the amazing pas de deux performed by the fairy king and queen, Titania and Oberon.
This production was originally scheduled as our 'New Year Ballet' for January 2022, but suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are delighted to bring this piece to our audience at last.
[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
Interview: Will Tuckett on "Macbeth"
Special Events for "Shakespeare Double Bill" (29 Apr - 6 May) will be held!
2022/2023 Season Ballet & Dance at the New National Theatre, Tokyo
SYNOPSIS
"The Tragedy of Macbeth"
The Scottish general Macbeth and Banquo meet three witches on the heath who prophesy that Macbeth will become king, and Banquo's descendants will succeed the throne. Macbeth, encouraged by his ambitious wife, kills the king and seizes the throne, but suspicion caused by Banquo's prophecy grows inside him and he conspires to murder Banquo and his son. In a paranoid delirium afflicted by ghostly visions, Macbeth's killings continue.
"The Dream"
One Midsummer's night, in the Athenian forest where fairies dwell, Fairy King Oberon and Queen Titania are at odds, fighting over a lovely young page. The mischievous fairy Puck appears, and by order of the king, attempts to wreak havoc with the use of a "love potion". Meanwhile, Hermia, a nobleman's daughter rejecting her engagement to Demetrius, has eloped to the forest with her love Lysander. Demetrius, who is chasing after Hermia, and Helena, who is in unrequited love with Demetrius, also follow them into the forest...
VIDEO
CREATIVE TEAM & CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
"The Tragedy of Macbeth"
Choreography by: Will TUCKETT
Music by: Geraldine MUCHA
Music arranged by: Martin YATES
Set and Costume Designer: Colin RICHMOND
Lighting Designer: SATO Satoshi
Conductor: Martin YATES
Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
Chorus: The Little Singers of Tokyo
"The Dream"
Choreography by: Sir Frederick ASHTON
Music by: Felix MENDELSSOHN
Music arranged by: John LANCHBERY
Set and Costume Designer: David WALKER
Lighting Designer: John B. READ
CAST
"The Tragedy of Macbeth"
Macbeth: FUKUOKA Yudai (29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May), OKUMURA Kosuke (30 Apr, 3,5 May)
Lady Macbeth: YONEZAWA Yui (29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May), ONO Ayako (30 Apr, 3,5 May)
Banquo: IZAWA Shun (All days)
Three Witches:
OKUDA Kasumi, SOUTOME Haruka, HIROKAWA Mikuri (29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May)
HARADA Maiko, AKAI Ayano, NEGISHI Yui (30 Apr, 3,5 May)
"The Dream"
Titania: SHIBAYAMA Saho (29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May), IKEDA Risako (30 Apr, 3,5 May)
Oberon: WATANABE Takafumi (29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May), HAYAMI Shogo (30 Apr, 3,5 May)
Puck: YAMADA Yuki (29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May), ISHIYAMA Ren (30 Apr, 3 May), SANO Kazuki (5 May)
Bottom: KINOSHITA Yoshito (29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May), FUKUDA Keigo (30 Apr, 3,5 May)
*Due to circumstances, the role of Puck will be changed as above. (updated on 10 April)
- CREATIVE TEAM
- CAST
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Will TUCKETT
"The Tragedy of Macbeth"
Choreography
Geraldine MUCHA
"The Tragedy of Macbeth"
Music
ConductorMartin YATES
"The Tragedy of Macbeth"
Music arrange
Sir Frederick ASHTON
"The Dream"
Choreography
John LANCHBERY
"The Dream"
Music arrange -
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" MacbethFUKUOKA Yudai
29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" Lady MacbethYONEZAWA Yui
29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" MacbethOKUMURA Kosuke
30 Apr, 3,5 May
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" Lady MacbethONO Ayako
30 Apr, 3,5 May
"The Dream" TitaniaSHIBAYAMA Saho
29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May
"The Dream" OberonWATANABE Takafumi
29 Apr, 2, 4, 6 May
"The Dream" TitaniaIKEDA Risako
30 Apr, 3,5 May
"The Dream" OberonHAYAMI Shogo
30 Apr, 3,5 May
TICKETS
Booking Opens: Thu, 23 Feb 2023, 10:00am
*The tickets will be sold for all seats as normal.
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 seat 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 that further changes or cancellations may be required as the coronavirus situation develops or to comply with requests from the Government.
Please Note
- 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.