Noh Theatre

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Event Noh Theatre
Venue Playhouse, Melbourne, VIC
First Date 9 March 1988
Opening Date 9 March 1988
Last Date 19 March 1988
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Ritualistic in forma and stylised in presentation, the visually spectacular Kanze Noh Theatre offers audiences a unique chance to experience the hypnotic magic of Japan's most refined dramatic art form. Four different programmes were offered.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Noh
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Kanze Motoaki Actor
Tsujimoto Haruhiko Lighting Designer
Robert Taylor Production Assistant Melbourne Technical Liaison (Playbox)
Chris Cust Scenic Artist
Tsujigami Shoji Stage Manager
Terry Martin Tour Manager Australian tour
Kan-Ami Writer
Zeami Writer
Resources
Text Nationality Japan
Production Nationality Japan
Further Information Sets & stage built in Australia are now housed at Cowra NSW at the Japanese Gardens. Cast was 15 actors (Shite-kata/Kanze School), 1 actor (Waki-kata/Hosho School) , 3 actors (Kyogen-kata/Okura School) and 5 musicians.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Advertisement My Fair Lady 1988
Programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 107907