- Presenter: Weiwuying
- Duration is 130 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
- Performed in Japanese with Mandarin and English surtitles.
- Age guidance 12+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
- More Offers
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- Weiwuying Youth member: 25% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- Weiwuying Unlimited member: 30% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
Hitomiza Otome Bunraku
►[ House Program ] Hitomiza Otome Bunraku
Women's Power in Traditional Puppet Theater
Delicacy and Persistence Captured In-between Movement and Silence
Bunraku—traditional puppet theater, captures the essence of Japanese classical arts and requires the combined talents of tayu (chanters/narrators), shamisen musicians, and puppeteers. Originating back to 400 years ago, Bunraku has experienced several setbacks and stagnant periods over the years, but has since regained its popularity and is today regarded as one of the three major Japanese traditional arts together with Kabuki and Noh.
Based on traditional Bunraku, Maiden's Bunraku diverges from having puppets operated by three male puppeteers, instead using a single female puppeteer who operates puppets whose sizes surpass that of the half-length of her body. Onstage, the puppeteers and puppets synchronize with one another, demonstrating elegant movements and delicate emotions reminiscent of Japanese buyo.
When viewing Maiden's Bunraku, audiences will first be amazed by the extremely smooth movements of the puppets. Next, they will be touched by the intricate emotions contained in the shamisen's music. And finally, they will be astonished by the exceptional synchronization between the tayu, music, and the movements of the puppets.
The upcoming performance will introduce to the Taiwanese audience how Maiden's Bunraku managed to break free from the male-dominant Bunraku of one hundred years past and how this charming and interesting art form has been able to attract tens of millions of dedicated fans.
Program
Ninin Sanbaso
Sanbaso is the name of the character. This show has been performed in Japan, an agricultural land since ancient times, as a prayer for good harvest. It became the common cherished root of Japanese traditional performing arts such as puppet theater, noh, kabuki, and kagura. Today, Sanbaso is performed in celebrations and opening ceremonies as well. In this puppet show, two Sanbasos of different personalities appear.
Keisei Awa no Naruto: Junreiuta no dan
In the city of Osaka lived a couple, Oyumi and Jurobei. Once Jurobei was a samurai, but for 5 years he had disguised himself as a thief in search of the stolen treasure of his local lord. One day, a pilgrim girl stopped by their house. She was traveling alone, looking for her parents who were separated from her when she was very young. Oyumi recognized that the girl was their own daughter they left the hometown. Oyumi held herself back from telling the truth because thieves could be captured at any time. Hardening her heart, Oyumi sent the girl back home. This popular play depicts heartbreaking love between a mother and her daughter.
Zoho Oeyama Shutendoji: Modoribashi no dan
During the Heian period, people feared that a demon appeared every night at the Modoribashi bridge on the outskirts of Kyoto the capital. Then the imperial court ordered the warriors to exterminate the demons. Watanabe no Tsuna the Brave met a beautiful girl one night on the Modoribashi bridge. He was to walk her home, but when he saw her reflection on the river, he found that the girl was a demon. The girl tried to seduce Tsuna, while Tsuna was pretending he was unaware of her real character. Finally, Tsuna revealed the girl's identity, the girl showed herself as a demon, and they went into a fierce battle. The highlight is the tactics and fighting between Tsuna and the demon girl.
Pre-talk
2024/5/17(Fri)19:00 Playhouse 2F
2024/5/18(Sat)14:00 Playhouse 2F
2024/5/19(Sun)14:00 Playhouse 2F
Post-talk
2024/5/17(Fri)21:45 Playhouse 1F
2024/5/18(Sat)16:45 Playhouse 1F
2024/5/19(Sun)16:45 Playhouse 1F
Creative and Production Team
Company｜Hitomiza Otome Bunraku
Puppeteer｜Sachiko MATSUMOTO, Naomi KAMENO, Yuki MURAMATSU, Aya SUZUKI, Haruka TAGAWA
Narrator｜Tosako TAKEMOTO, Koshikou TAKEMOTO
Shamisen Player｜Komaji TSURUZAWA, Tsugahana TSURUZAWA
Stage Manager｜Takashi AOKI
Lighting Designer｜Masayuki TOMIYAMA
Company Manager｜Chiemi TSUKADA, Tsuyoshi IKEUCHI
Production Company｜Foundation Modern Puppet Center
Artists Introduction
Hitomiza Otome Bunraku
In 1967, the members of theater group Hitomiza studied with KILITAKE Chieko, a working Otome Bunraku puppeteer who, in the following year, founded Hitomiza Otome Bunraku and organized its debut performance. The group has performed in Japan, Europe, Asia, and the United States. They are also committed to promoting this traditional art form among youngsters in their home base, Kawasaki City.
Hitomiza Otome Bunraku has given annual performances since 2010. In 2018, they were categorized as a cultural property of Kawasaki City, and in 2019 they received the Matsuo Performing Arts Awards Special Prize.
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Sponsored by Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association
Cultural Development Partner
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| 柯珀汝 |
Hitomiza Otome Bunraku
►[ House Program ] Hitomiza Otome Bunraku
Women's Power in Traditional Puppet Theater
Delicacy and Persistence Captured In-between Movement and Silence
Bunraku—traditional puppet theater, captures the essence of Japanese classical arts and requires the combined talents of tayu (chanters/narrators), shamisen musicians, and puppeteers. Originating back to 400 years ago, Bunraku has experienced several setbacks and stagnant periods over the years, but has since regained its popularity and is today regarded as one of the three major Japanese traditional arts together with Kabuki and Noh.
Based on traditional Bunraku, Maiden's Bunraku diverges from having puppets operated by three male puppeteers, instead using a single female puppeteer who operates puppets whose sizes surpass that of the half-length of her body. Onstage, the puppeteers and puppets synchronize with one another, demonstrating elegant movements and delicate emotions reminiscent of Japanese buyo.
When viewing Maiden's Bunraku, audiences will first be amazed by the extremely smooth movements of the puppets. Next, they will be touched by the intricate emotions contained in the shamisen's music. And finally, they will be astonished by the exceptional synchronization between the tayu, music, and the movements of the puppets.
The upcoming performance will introduce to the Taiwanese audience how Maiden's Bunraku managed to break free from the male-dominant Bunraku of one hundred years past and how this charming and interesting art form has been able to attract tens of millions of dedicated fans.
Program
Ninin Sanbaso
Sanbaso is the name of the character. This show has been performed in Japan, an agricultural land since ancient times, as a prayer for good harvest. It became the common cherished root of Japanese traditional performing arts such as puppet theater, noh, kabuki, and kagura. Today, Sanbaso is performed in celebrations and opening ceremonies as well. In this puppet show, two Sanbasos of different personalities appear.
Keisei Awa no Naruto: Junreiuta no dan
In the city of Osaka lived a couple, Oyumi and Jurobei. Once Jurobei was a samurai, but for 5 years he had disguised himself as a thief in search of the stolen treasure of his local lord. One day, a pilgrim girl stopped by their house. She was traveling alone, looking for her parents who were separated from her when she was very young. Oyumi recognized that the girl was their own daughter they left the hometown. Oyumi held herself back from telling the truth because thieves could be captured at any time. Hardening her heart, Oyumi sent the girl back home. This popular play depicts heartbreaking love between a mother and her daughter.
Zoho Oeyama Shutendoji: Modoribashi no dan
During the Heian period, people feared that a demon appeared every night at the Modoribashi bridge on the outskirts of Kyoto the capital. Then the imperial court ordered the warriors to exterminate the demons. Watanabe no Tsuna the Brave met a beautiful girl one night on the Modoribashi bridge. He was to walk her home, but when he saw her reflection on the river, he found that the girl was a demon. The girl tried to seduce Tsuna, while Tsuna was pretending he was unaware of her real character. Finally, Tsuna revealed the girl's identity, the girl showed herself as a demon, and they went into a fierce battle. The highlight is the tactics and fighting between Tsuna and the demon girl.
Pre-talk
2024/5/17(Fri)19:00 Playhouse 2F
2024/5/18(Sat)14:00 Playhouse 2F
2024/5/19(Sun)14:00 Playhouse 2F
Post-talk
2024/5/17(Fri)21:45 Playhouse 1F
2024/5/18(Sat)16:45 Playhouse 1F
2024/5/19(Sun)16:45 Playhouse 1F
Creative and Production Team
Company｜Hitomiza Otome Bunraku
Puppeteer｜Sachiko MATSUMOTO, Naomi KAMENO, Yuki MURAMATSU, Aya SUZUKI, Haruka TAGAWA
Narrator｜Tosako TAKEMOTO, Koshikou TAKEMOTO
Shamisen Player｜Komaji TSURUZAWA, Tsugahana TSURUZAWA
Stage Manager｜Takashi AOKI
Lighting Designer｜Masayuki TOMIYAMA
Company Manager｜Chiemi TSUKADA, Tsuyoshi IKEUCHI
Production Company｜Foundation Modern Puppet Center
Artists Introduction
Hitomiza Otome Bunraku
In 1967, the members of theater group Hitomiza studied with KILITAKE Chieko, a working Otome Bunraku puppeteer who, in the following year, founded Hitomiza Otome Bunraku and organized its debut performance. The group has performed in Japan, Europe, Asia, and the United States. They are also committed to promoting this traditional art form among youngsters in their home base, Kawasaki City.
Hitomiza Otome Bunraku has given annual performances since 2010. In 2018, they were categorized as a cultural property of Kawasaki City, and in 2019 they received the Matsuo Performing Arts Awards Special Prize.
|
Sponsored by Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association
Cultural Development Partner
|
| 柯珀汝 |
- Presenter: Weiwuying
- Duration is 130 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
- Performed in Japanese with Mandarin and English surtitles.
- Age guidance 12+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- For Group Purchase Discounts, please contact 07-262-6666.
- More Offers
- 10% off for Weiwuying Lifestyle member
- Weiwuying Youth member: 25% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- Weiwuying Unlimited member: 30% ticket discount for your first purchase. The additional ticket discount same as Lifestyle members.
- For details, please see Weiwuying Members Benefit
