Outline
photo by Nobuyoshi Araki
Japanese and South Korean dancers of the same age challenge photographer Araki’s world!
Genshoku Shodo — Dancers in the Paradise
Tsuyoshi Shirai and Kim Sung Yong, two dancers of the same generation who are active in their respective home countries of Japan and South Korea, have created a dance performance in which various photographs from Nobuyoshi Ariaki’s photo collection Ojo Shashu — Higashi no Sora/Paradise clash and blend together on the stage. This exciting international collaboration, which has been three years in the making, will be performed live at Setagaya Public Theatre in February 2016.
The dancers, both of whom were born in 1976, have visited to each other’s countries, enthusiastically exchanged opinions, and communicated through dance. During that process, the word Shodo (meaning “impulse or “urge”) used in the title grew out of their interaction. As they dance, two contrasting impulses each inspired by Araki’s intense photographic world clash on stage at Setagaya Public Theatre.
Please don’t miss this memorable dance production, which is coming to the Tokyo stage after being fully reworked following its previous run of performances in Kyoto in September 2015.
Cast & Creative
Choreography & composition & dance
Tsuyoshi Shirai Kim Sung-Yong
Photograph
Nobuyoshi Araki
Videos
trailer movie
Schedule
Audience Support
Childcare Service
A childcare service is normally available for performances for which advance tickets are sold.
However, as capacity is limited, use of childcare service is by reservation only.
| Charge: | ¥2,200 per child |
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| Eligibility: | Children aged over 6 months and up to 9 years of age |
| Applications: | Setagaya Public Theatre Tel. 03-5432-1526 |
| Subcontractor: | Kids’ Room Tinker bell Sancha |
You may reserve childcare services up to noon of the day 3 days before the desired reservation time, but when the number of children registered reaches capacity, applications will closed.
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Also, please consult with the theatre regarding children with special needs.
Wheelchair Spaces
Both Setagaya Public Theatre and Theatre Tram are equipped with wheelchair spaces to allow visitors to watch performances from their wheelchairs. However, as capacity is limited, use of wheelchair spaces is by reservation only. So please make your reservation well in advance.
| Charge: | 10% discount on the corresponding area ticket charge (plus up to one attendant free of charge) |
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| Applications: | Theatre Ticket Centre Tel. 03-5432-1515 |
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