Matsuri

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Event Matsuri
Venue The Performance Space (1983-2007), Redfern, NSW
First Date 15 June 1991
Last Date 16 June 1991
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description 'Matsuri', meaning 'festival' in Japanese, was inspired by the ancient system of telling time. In Japanese villages the beginning and the end of each day was marked by the playing of drums and gongs.

"This event features Synergy Percussion and guests performing on traditional Japanese instruments. It also incorporates the mesmeric work of Butoh dancer and choreographer Chin Kham Yoke alongside a new composition by Michael Askill which combines all performers. Included in the programme will ne 'Yataibayashi' for Japanese taiko, arranged specially for Synergy by Japanese master drummer Sen Amano."
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Music
Secondary Genre Music
Group-devised
Performance
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Kym Barrett Designer
Michael Askill Devisor
Ian Clemworth Devisor
Rebecca Lagos Devisor
Colin Piper Devisor
Efterpi Soropos Lighting Designer
Chin Kham Yoke Performer choreographer/dancer
Riley Lee Performer Shakuhachi
Satsuki Odamura Performer Koto
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record December 1993
Performance Space Database June/July programme; theatre/music listing
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 73609