Photographed by Yasuhide Kuge

Complicated by director Simon McBurney and the Setagaya Public Theater, the new work "Shunkin" will be released in February 08.Based on Junichiro Tanizaki's "Shunkinsho" and "In Praise of Shadows", we will approach the new Tanizaki world and Japan.

　McBurney first came to Japan in 95 and encountered Tanizaki's essay "In Praise of Shadows", which described the appeal of the "beauty of shadows" that blended into Japanese lifestyles. It is said that it strengthened the admiration ofAfter that, he showed a strong interest in the gap and continuity between Tanizaki's depiction of Japan and the current Japan, and deepened his interest in Tanizaki.Among Tanizaki's works, one that he was particularly attracted to is "Shunkinsho", which is the motif of this time. Set in 19th-century Osaka, this is one of Tanizaki's masterpieces, depicting a love that transcends master and servant between a blind shamisen master, Haruko, and her servant, Sasuke, who shows extraordinary devotion to her."Shunkinsho", which has been filmed and staged repeatedly so far, McBurney delves further into human patterns and deep psychology, and approaches the Japanese values ​​​​that are similar to "In Praise of Shadows". Conceived as.While incorporating the stylistic beauty of traditional Japanese performing arts such as Bunraku and Kabuki, he tries to depict the essence of Japanese culture in rich images.

　The Japanese cast is also talented enough to take on the challenge of an entirely new stage.Eri Fukatsu, an actress who plays a variety of roles without losing her freshness and is active in movies and on stage, Cho Seong-ha, a new talent who has been trusted by many directors, and a Paris-based director and actor. Yoshi Oida, who is active as a singer and has a strong presence in Peter Brook's company.And from the actors who appeared in "Elephant Vanish", Ryoko Tateishi, Yuko Miyamoto, Kentaro Mizuki, and Yoshiatsu Takada participated.In addition, Shutaro Honjo, a shamisen player who also supervises the music, and Kaho Aso, a kotsuzumibayashi player who is also attracting attention as an actress and Japanese dancer, will appear as performers."Shunkin" is a new Tanizaki world that can only be created through an international collaboration that can pass through the filters of diverse values.Please look forward to it.

Cho Sung Ha personal blog
Kaho Aso's personal blog
Hidetaro Honjo official website

Here are some magazines that have interviews with the performers.
"Replique Bis" released on January 1 (Cho Sung Ha)
"Audition" (March issue) Released on February 3 (Cho Sung Ha)
"Japanese Music Journal" February 2 release (Shutaro Honjo)
"Theater Guide" (March issue) Released on February 3 (Simon McBurney/Eri Fukatsu/Cho Sung Ha/Yoshiatsu Takada)
"J-Nude" February 2 issue (Eri Fukatsu)
"Nikkei WOMAN" (March issue) Released on February 3 (Eri Fukatsu)
"BAILA" (March issue) Released on February 3 (Eri Fukatsu)

* Cho Sung Ha will appear at FM Setagaya!
February 2 (Tue) 12 minutes between 21:22 and 30:XNUMX　

[Director] Simon McBurney
[Design] Rumi Matsui/Mara Hensel
[Lighting] Paul Anderson
[Sound] Gareth Fry
[Video] Finn Ross
[Costume] Christina Cunningham　

[Cast] Eri Fukatsu, Cho Sung Ha, Yoshi Oida/
Ryoko Tateishi, Yuko Miyamoto, Kaho Aso, Yasuyo Mochizuki, Kentaro Mizuki, Keiatsu Takada/Hidetaro Honjo (shamisen)

Setagaya Public Theater 03-5432-1526