The Lower Depths

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The Lower Depths

SCHEDULE

  • Thu, 3 October 2019, 19:00
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  • Fri, 4 October 2019, 19:00
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  • Sat, 5 October 2019, 13:00
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  • Sun, 6 October 2019, 13:00
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  • Mon, 7 October 2019, 13:00
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  • Wed, 9 October 2019, 13:00
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  • Thu, 10 October 2019, 13:00
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  • Fri, 11 October 2019, 19:00
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  • Sat, 12 October 2019, 13:00
  • Sun, 13 October 2019, 13:00
  • Mon, 14 October 2019, 13:00
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  • Wed, 16 October 2019, 13:00
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  • Thu, 17 October 2019, 13:00
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  • Fri, 18 October 2019, 19:00
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  • Sat, 19 October 2019, 13:00
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  • Sun, 20 October 2019, 13:00
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2019/2020 SEASON

NOTICE
Due to circumstances and suspension of public transport arising from the Typhoon Hagibis, The Lower Depths on Saturday 12 October at 13:00 and on Sunday 13 October at 13:00 are unfortunately cancelled.
We deeply regret this inconvenience to our valued audience.

The 74th National Arts Festival by Agency for Cultural Affairs presents

Only performed in Japanese

THE PIT

3 Oct - 20 Oct, 2019 ( 16 Performances )

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DETAILS

The first work in the "Kotozen" series for the 2019/2020 season is "The Lower Depths" by Russian author Maxim GORKY.

This well-known work has been performed countless times on Japanese stages since it first made its way here under the title "Yoru no Yado" in 1910, more than a century ago. During that time it has given rise to numerous celebrated productions. The play was ground-breaking in that its performance in Japan was only eight years after the first performance, in 1902, in its native Russia. Furthermore, it is a phenomenon in that it has continued to be performed ever since, and can be counted as one of Japan's best-loved foreign plays.

The up-and-coming GONOHE Marie of Bungakuza boldly takes on what is now a familiar play. Under the banner of the Kotozen project overseen by OGAWA Eriko, GONOHE focuses on the theme of "society and individuals" in the play, probing the essence of "The Lower Depths" from a new perspective.

Come and enjoy this youthful, 21st-century take on "The Lower Depths".

"Kotozen" by Artistic Director OGAWA Eriko

The 2019/2020 season opens with the three-part "Kotozen" series. Kotozen comprises the expressions for "single" and "all," and explores the theme of the relationship between the individual and the collective, such as the individual and the nation, the individual and social structure, and individualist versus group ideology.

Kotozen is a look at stifling totalitarianism and the individuals caught up in its pressures. Nevertheless, those individuals come together to form a whole. Three works under three different directors portray various perspectives on the inseparable relationship and interaction between the individual and the collective, along with the entailing friction and discord.

The works are all new translations and include two Japanese premiere performances. Directors GONOHE Marie and SETOYAMA Misaki will be debuting at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, alongside Artistic Director OGAWA Eriko.

NEWS & FEATURES

11TH October, 2019
[NOTICE] Performances on 12th&13th of October Cancelled
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CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

Written by: Maxim Gorky
Translated by: ADACHI Noriko
Directed by: GONOHE Marie

CAST

TACHIKAWA Mitsutaka
HIROTA Takashi
TAKAHASHI Norie
TAKIUCHI Kumi
IZUMISEKI Natsuko
HORI Fumiaki
AZUHATA Masakazu
IHARA Minori
SUZUKI Akiko
TANIYAMA Tomohiro
UNEZAWA Yasuyuki
NAGAMOTO Hiroshi
Crystal Maki
IMAI Satoshi
NAGATA Ryo
FUKUMOTO Kosuke

HARA Kintaro
YAMANO Fubito

  • CREATIVE TEAM
  • CAST
  • GONOHE Marie
    Directed
    GONOHE Marie

  • TACHIKAWA Mitsutaka

    HIROTA Takashi

    TAKAHASHI Norie

    TAKIUCHI Kumi

    IZUMISEKI Natsuko

    HORI Fumiaki

    AZUHATA Masakazu

    IHARA Minori

    SUZUKI Akiko

    TANIYAMA Tomohiro

    UNEZAWA Yasuyuki

    NAGAMOTO Hiroshi

    Crystal Maki

    IMAI Satoshi

    NAGATA Ryo

    FUKUMOTO Kosuke

    HARA Kintaro

    YAMANO Fubito

TICKETS

Booking Opens: Sun, 14 Jul 2019, 10:00am

*Booking Z seats (Day tickets) 1,650 yen
Z seats are available at the Box Office from 10:00 am on the day of the performance.
One ticket per person. Telephone bookings are not accepted.

Concession Prices

Under 15s discounts are available online. Other types of discount tickets are not available online. Please inquire at the Box Office or by telephone.

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.
  • Preferred seats may not be available on the first day of ticket sales.