What this is
Ancient Greek tragedy meets contemporary Japanese theatre in this poetic and musical reimagining of Electra, one of drama's oldest revenge narratives. Directed by Tamiya Kuriyama — a name well-regarded in Japanese theatrical circles — and led by Asumi Rio and Midori Kimura, the production uses language and music as its primary tools to explore the moral weight of vengeance and justice. It sits closer to a literary stage experience than a conventional musical.
Who should go
Theatre-goers with an interest in classical drama, Greek tragedy, or ambitious Japanese stage productions. Fans of Asumi Rio, who built a strong following during her Takarazuka years, will find this a natural draw.
Good to know
Tickets are most reliably purchased through pia.jp, which operates Tokyo Tatemono Pia Theater — foreign credit cards are generally accepted on the site, and convenience store pickup at Lawson is available. The theater is a mid-sized, seated venue designed for stage productions, with good acoustics suited to a text- and music-driven performance. As this is a serious dramatic work, photography and recording during the performance will almost certainly be prohibited; check the production's official guidelines. Arrive at least 20 minutes early as latecomers are typically held until a suitable break in Japanese theatres. A programme booklet (パンフレット) is usually available for purchase in the lobby and often contains useful context on the Greek source material.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.