NEWS
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February 2, 2012
OSAKA SHOCHIKU-ZA THEATRE
February 2 (Thu) - February 26 (Sun), 2012
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February 2, 2012
SHIMBASHI ENBUJO THEATRE
February 2 (Thu) - 26 (Sun), 2012
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WHAT's kabuki
Discover interesting andunique aspects of Kabuki!
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vol.1 Broad Range of Acting Styles
From exaggerated ‘wild stuff’ to restrained realism, or elegant dancing…
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vol.2 A Variety of Moving Stories
Tales about samurai, love or revenge, or family ties a.‘The Treasury of Loyal Retainers’…
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vol.3 All Male Actors
More feminine than women… the female role specialist
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vol.4 Costumes, Makeup & Wigs
Gorgeous kimono and exciting makeup…ukiyo-e pictures come to life!
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vol.5 Dynamic Stage Sets
Actors appear from nowhere! Real waterfalls or roofs crashing to the ground...
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vol.6 Live Music
Traditional instruments create the sounds of thunder, ghosts or snowfall…
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Tips for Your First Kabuki Theater
Tips to make your first day at Kabuki Theatre perfect andunforgettable experience.
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vol.1 Earphone Guide Service
Do not understand Japanese ?
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vol.2 Shouts from the Audience?
The Audience may respond to the actors!
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vol.3 Japanese Food and Saké
Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine or simple snacks.
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vol.4 Shopping for Souvenirs
Choose from a large variety of gifts and souvenirs…
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EYE of The Beholder
Want to learn more?
History of Kabuki,
its philosophy, and aesthetics.
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vol.1 History
Over 400 years of development.
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vol.2 Presentation, not Representation
Emotions are displayed outwardly.
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vol.3 No director: the Main Actor Directs the play
The actors already know the repertoire.
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vol.4 Keeping Tradition & Creating the New: Kabuki’s constant innovation!
Cooperation with modern directors.
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RECOMMENDATION from Celebrities
Let's take a look at what some celebrities say about Kauki..
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vol.1
Robert Carsen, Opera director
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vol.2
Mr. Peter Gelb, General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera
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