Traditional Culture and Performing Arts Experience and Appreciation Program for Foreign VisitorsNoh “SUMIDAGAWA”
-Sound of prayer cradled in sorrow-
The Timeless Tragedy Noh play “Sumidagawa”
One of the masterpieces of Noh play, “Sumidagawa”, was created by Motomasa, the eldest son of Zeami, who is said to be the Father of Noh play. The story was adapted into an opera entitled “Curlew River” by the British composer, Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten, and widely performed in various countries. This time, we focus on its dramatic maturity as well as Nenbutsu/Buddhist mantra which cradles sorrow. A hands-on program featuring Nenbutsu/Buddhist mantra is offered. It aims to help foreign audiences to feel and understand the true significance of Japanese culture.
Photo: Yutaka Ishida
- Date
- February 23 (Sat), 2019
- Time
- Start at 13:00
- Venue
- Roppeita XIV Commemorative Noh Theatre (Kita Noh Theatre)
4-6-9 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Meguro Station（JR Line, Tokyu Meguro Line, Toei Mita Line, Tokyo Metro Nmboku Line）
- Performer
- Takehito Tomoeda, etc.
- Admission
- All seats reserved
Adults
1st floor seats: 3,000yen 2nd floor seats: 2,500yen
Students
1st floor seats: 1,500yen 2nd floor seats: 1,200yenAdvance tickets are sold out.
【About the day ticket】From 11:45 on the day of the performance, in 1st Floor of Kita Noh Theatre. We will sell a few sheets at the front reception desk at the main theater entrance.
- First Day of
Ticket Sales - October 23 (Tue), 2018
- Ticket Sales
- Confetti
TEL: 0120-240-540 (Weekdays: 10:00-18:00)
Website: http://confetti-web.com/Noh-sumidagawa*
*English available
Tickets Today
Shop* : Shibuya/Ginza/Omotesando/Asakusa/Shinjuku/Tokyo Tower TIC/Akihabara/Marunouchi Tokyo city i/Shinjuku Tourist Infomathion/Keikyu TIC Shinagawa Station (Over-the-counter sales only)
TEL: 03-6228-1062 (For English) (10:00-18:00 Weekdays)
*English available
Roppeita XIV Commemorative Noh Theatre （Kita Noh Theatre）
Website: http://kita-noh.com/ticket/ (Pia Gettii)
- Inquiry
- Kita Noh Theatre
TEL: 03-3491-8813 (10:00-18:00 Irregular holidays)
E-mail: sumidagawa_ticket@kita-noh.com*
*English available
- Organized by
- Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
- Supported by and in cooperation with
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government
- Supported by
- The Nogami Memorial Noh Theatre Research Institute of HOSEI University
* The program contents may be subject to change.
- 01FestivalsFestivals for numerous people to casually enjoy traditional cultures, transmitting the charm of traditional cultures seeking the uniqueness and variety of Tokyo.
- 02Performing ArtsPrograms with contents that implement authentic traditional performances in easy to understand formats for youths and foreign visitors who are unfamiliar with Japanese traditional culture and arts.photo: Yoji Yokoi
- 03For Foreign VisitorsTwo kinds of programs for foreign visitors etc., one to casually experience Japanese traditional culture and performing arts such as at sightseeing spots in Tokyo, and the other that combines the experiential learning and play appreciation.
- 04For ChildrenAn experiential program at schools and a program that combines coaching at Noh theater, etc. for a few month and achievement presentations, for children to learn Japanese traditional culture and performing arts.
