Music by Arthur SULLIVAN
Opera in 2 Acts
Sung in Japanese with Japanese and English surtitles
PLAYHOUSE
Running time is approx. 2 hours 30 mins including intervals
Invitational Programme for Performing Arts in the Region has been held by the New National Theatre Tokyo since 2005 as a programme to introduce outstanding works produced by theatres outside Tokyo and works from all over Japan are performed in collaboration with the New National Theatre Tokyo. In 2017, the invitation is extended to "The Mikado", staged at the Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Shiga.
Biwako Hall, opened in 1998, will mark its twentieth year next year, in 2018. Since its opening it has showcased outstanding stage works from Japan and the rest of the world. The Biwako Hall Vocal Ensemble was established as the core of the theatre's creative activities and the Hall presents their own productions including opera.
"The Mikado" is one of the best known works of the famous English comic opera duo, William Schwenck GILBERT (libretto) and Sir Arthur Seymour SULLIVAN (score). It is a work that came out of the Japonisme that was sweeping Europe at the time, and was a huge hit in London at the end of the nineteenth century. This production, by NAKAMURA Keiichi, uses his translation of the libretto. Enjoy this witty, polished work which is said to have given rise to the genre of the London musical.
Prior to its showing at the New National Theatre Tokyo, "The Mikado" will be performed at the Biwako Hall on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6, 2017.
Presented by
Shiga Prefecture
Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Shiga
New National Theatre, Tokyo
Produced by Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Shiga
Staff
Conductor SONODA Ryuichiro
Production and Translation NAKAMURA Keiichi
Set Design MASUDA Sumiko
Costume Design SHIMOTOMAI Yukiko
Lighting Design YAMAMOTO Hideaki
Choreographer SATO Mitsuru
Sound Design OSHITANI Masahito
Stage Manager MAKINO Masaru
Cast
The Mikado of Japan MATSUMORI Osamu
Nanki-Poo NIZUKA Naoki
Ko-Ko MUKAI Tadatoshi
Pooh-Bah TAKEUCHI Naoki
Pish-Tush GOTO Masumi
Yum-Yum IIJIMA Yukiko
Pitti-Sing FUJIMURA Erina
Peep-Bo YAMAGIWA Kimika
Katisha FUNAKOSHI Aya
Nobles and Citizens HIRAO Haruka, MIZOKOSHI Miu, MASUDA Saori, YOSHIKAWA Akiho, KAWANO Takayuki, SHIMAKAGE Kiyohito, MASUDA Takahiro, UCHIYAMA Kento, MIYAGISHIMA Kou
Orchestra Japan Century Symphony Orchestra
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Booking Opens
Sunday, 9th April 2017, 10:00 am (GMT+8:00)
Tickets
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| ¥10,800 | ¥8,640 | ¥6,480 | ¥5,400 |
Tax included
The New National Theatre,
Tokyo Box Office:
+81-(0)3-5352-9999
10:00 - 18:00
Tickets are sold via the website of PIA Corporation.
- Concession Prices (students, juniors, seniors, groups)
- Under 15s discounts are available online. Other types of discount tickets are not available online. Please inquire at the Box Office or by telephone. (+81-(0)3-5352-9999 10:00 - 18:00)
Booking Z seats (Day Tickets) 1,620 yen- Z seats are available at the Box Office from 10:00 a.m. on the day of the performance. One ticket per person. Telephone bookings are not accepted.
Please Note
- No admittance to pre-school children. 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 before coming to the theatre.
- Preferred seats may not be available on the first day of ticket sales.