What this is
Acclaimed Japanese playwright and director Yukiki Mitani turns his lens on Hollywood's darker side in this stage drama, exploring the myths and tragedies lurking beneath the American Dream. A strong ensemble cast — Fumio Odaijiro, Kazuyuki Asano, Hajime Yamazaki, and Taishi Nakagawa — brings the production to Canal City Theatre in Fukuoka. Mitani is one of Japan's most celebrated theatrical voices, so this is a serious, polished stage work rather than a light entertainment piece.
Who should go
Theatregoers who follow Japanese stage drama and fans of Yukiki Mitani's work will get the most from this. Taishi Nakagawa's presence will also draw his film and TV fanbase. Note that the performance will be in Japanese.
Good to know
Tickets are available via eplus.jp and pia.jp, both of which accept foreign credit cards; convenience store pickup at Lawson or FamilyMart is the most practical option for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Canal City Theatre is an intimate venue inside the Canal City Hakata shopping complex, so the atmosphere is close and immediate. Photography and video recording are almost certainly prohibited during the performance — standard policy for Japanese stage productions. The show is performed in Japanese with no English subtitles expected, so some prior familiarity with the story or Mitani's style will enhance the experience. Arrive early as the venue can be tricky to locate within the large Canal City complex — follow signs for the theatre wing from the main atrium.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.