NEW NATIONAL THEATRE TOKYO

The great German Romantic E.T.A. Hoffmann spent a significant part of his life among Poles. He had a Polish wife, he wrote and worked in ...

Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg, or Tannhäuser for short, is a Richard Wagner opera in three acts. The libretto was written by the composer ...

Enjoy a production of highly distinctive works, showcasing the diversity of the world of ballet; "Pas de quatre" showcasing the prima ballerina's dynamic blend of ...

The heart is a flower blooming in the mystery of the night. A summer affair turns to winter chill when a country girl with tender ...

Love triumphant Julius Caesar in Egypt Handel 1724 Experience all the colour, drama, passion and epic sweep of a Hollywood blockbuster in this new production ...

NNT Drama Studio was established in April 2005 with the objective of training the next generation of theatre actors.The programme is led by a faculty ...

Seven Siblings Theatre and Leroy Street Theatre are thrilled to present our co-production of The Antipodes by Annie Baker! The Antipodes is an ensemble based ...

Donizetti’s melodic classic is well served by a quartet of bel canto stars: Juan Diego Flórez and Diana Damrau are the unlikely lovers, Mariusz Kwiecien ...

“A ship with scarlet sails and black mast, and on the bridge a ghostly figure, the ship’s captain.” Thus is the Flying Dutchman described in ...

One of the most celebrated and delightfully amusing operas ever written, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro involves a wildly entertaining parade of mistaken identities, cross-dressing ...

Patricia Racette won plaudits when she first sang the title role at the Met in 2010. Now she returns with Roberto Alagna and Aleksandrs Antonenko ...

Enjoy a production of highly distinctive works, showcasing the diversity of the world of ballet; "Pas de quatre" showcasing the prima ballerina's dynamic blend of ...

This holiday classic is an exciting production choreographed sure to entertain the whole family. Enter Clara’s magical dream as she and the Nutcracker Prince set ...

One of the most celebrated and delightfully amusing operas ever written, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro involves a wildly entertaining parade of mistaken identities, cross-dressing ...

Patricia Racette won plaudits when she first sang the title role at the Met in 2010. Now she returns with Roberto Alagna and Aleksandrs Antonenko ...

NNT Drama Studio was established in April 2005 with the objective of training the next generation of theatre actors.The programme is led by a faculty ...

The Young Artists Training Programme run by the New National Theatre consists of three schools: the Opera Studio, the Ballet School and the Drama Studio. ...

We will cap the season off with a new play by NOGI Moegi, who is making an impact as a socially aware dramatist of a ...

Following "1984" in April 2018, this will be Japan premiere of "Oresteia" adapted by Robert ICKE. An ambitious work recreated by ICKE, this play is ...

In the world of Japanese theatre, Shonen Oujakan is a company that radiates presence like no other. Their evocative and perhaps even slightly frightening staging ...

Each season, we will be presenting a play with the entire cast selected by audition. The first in this series is Anton CHEKHOV's timeless classic ...

This project develops works throughout an entire year, with Artistic Director's intention of "providing space and time for creators to experiment with what could not ...

For her inaugural directorial play as Artistic Director of Drama, OGAWA Eriko has chosen to direct "Skylight" by David HARE, an outstanding piece based on ...

Opening OGAWA Eriko's first season as Artistic Director of Drama is a performance of "The Misunderstanding" by the 20th century French playwright and author Albert ...

HORAI Ryuta wrote this play which concludes MIYATA Keiko's final Season as Artistic Director of Drama. Having served eight years as the Artistic Director of ...

Written in 2001 as part of the "The Age and Memory" series, "Yume no Sakeme (A Crack in the Dream)" was followed by "Yume no ...

The New National Theatre Tokyo has been the talk of the theatrical world with its handling of Shakespeare's historical plays, including "Henry VI" in 2009 ...

Following on from "Marjorie Prime", this is the sixth in our series of of presenting Japan Premiere of Western plays ta the NNTT. This time, ...

Out of the classical ballet repertoire, this work is unquestionably an audience favourite. The NNTT's Swan Lake was revised in 2006 by the former Artistic ...

This is the fourth of CHONG Wishing's works written at the New National Theatre Tokyo, following on from his trilogy comprising "Like Wild Flowers", "Sumire's ...

This piece portrays an intensely human drama through the love affairs of the protagonist Hoffmann, demanding great expressiveness and artistry on the part of the ...

Enjoy a production of highly distinctive works, showcasing the diversity of the world of ballet; "Pas de quatre" showcasing the prima ballerina's dynamic blend of ...

This staple Christmastime performance of the National Ballet of Japan is a favourite with audiences. With choreography by Sir Frederic ASHTON, this is the ultimate ...

Who is "me" on the other side of the mirror? What kind of world exists there? "Kagami no Kanata wa Tanaka no Nakani" takes the ...

"La traviata" is set in the world of Parisian high society. This popular opera tells the story of the courtesan, Violetta Valéry: her loves and ...

This is the latest in our series of presenting Japan Premiere of Western plays at the NNTT which has included "SIXTEEN WOUNDED" in 2012,"Time Stands ...

The first performance in the "Butoh Today" line-up sees Sankai Juku take the stage and create a unique, sophisticated, beautiful and meditative world. Not only ...

"The Nutcracker" is a masterpiece loved by audiences the world over. Having brought us a new production of "The Sleeping Beauty" in 2014, Wayne EAGLING, ...

The 2017/2018 Season marks the final season for MIYATA Keiko, the Artistic Director of Drama at the New National Theatre, Tokyo. The Season opens with ...

In order to provide the next generation of children with the opportunity to come into contact with the wonderful art form of ballet, the New ...

We are presenting a series of re-translated works entitled "JAPAN MEETS...A Look at the Lineage of Contemporary Drama", which addresses the topic of how Japanese ...

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There could scarcely be a more provocative start to the season—or a more vivid way to experience Shakespeare’s beloved final play. Unique staging that transports ...

It is November 3, 1886, the Emperor's birthday. At the Rokumeikan, a ball given by the Count Kageyama is about to begin. His wife Asako, ...

The emperor has lost his son to an untimely death, and he is paralyzed with grief. Some time passes, and four kings from different lands ...

[Programme] (tentative) Part 1 "The Drumming of Japan" Part 2 "Small Pieces" Part 3 "The Rite of Spring"...

19th century Vienna. Count Waldner, a retired cavalry officer, lives a life of extravagance well beyond his means and has a penchant for gambling. He ...

Cavalleria rusticana Lola, the former lover of Turridu, married the Fuhrmann Alfio. Turiddu tries to comfort affiliated with Santuzza. After only a short time, he ...

Act 1 Scene 1: Wozzeck (Br) is a 30-year-old barber who has become a soldier. As he shaves Hauptmann (T), Hauptmann lectures him on morality. ...

Photographs, paintings, a lock of hair. Paul clings to the memory of his dead wife, caught between a happy past and an uncertain future. Can ...

One night, Prince Siegfried meets Princess Odette by the lake and falls in love with her. Turned into a swan by the evil Rothbart, the ...

The setting is Nagasaki in the Meiji Era. The U.S. naval officer Pinkerton buys the freedom of 15-year-old Cio-Cio-San in Nagasaki, where his ship docked, ...

A cigarette factory girl, Carmen, admired by men of the town, takes an interest in Don José, who is indifferent to her, and seeks to ...

It is Christmas Eve and the young girl Clara is alone in her room, playing with her toys. Outside her window is a festive scene ...

Prologue A cafe near the theatre where writer, artist and musician Hoffmann likes to go out. It's noisy and funny here. Here one can forget ...

A snowy village in ancient times. One day, Yohyo saves an injured heron. Out of gratitude for his kindness, the heron starts to live with ...

A former barber and now a servant of Count Almaviva, Figaro is going to marry Susanna, a servant of the Countess. Although the Count has ...

Considered by many to be the first of the operatic masterpieces of Verdi's career. It's every parent's nightmare...the child you adore falls victim to an ...

A man comes to visit his uncle in the hospital. The patient is a hibakusha, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. People on ...

The village folk gather as Adina, a beautiful landowner, reads aloud from a book. The young peasant Nemorino is in love with her. Sergeant Belcore ...

In a valley near Mount Mikunigatake, in the old province of Echizen (part of modern day Fukui Prefecture)... Legend has it that long, long ago, ...

The third installment in the "With – Connecting with World Theatre –" series takes us to Germany, with a new play commissioned from Roland Schimmelpfennig. ...

The officers Guglielmo and Ferrando are engaged to the beautiful sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, respectively. Persuaded by the wise old philosopher Don Alfonso, the two ...

Hirayama Motoko has created a number of dance productions in sequence for the NNTT Dance seasons. 2010 saw Hirayama establish a reputation and garner the ...

It is the 6th century BC. Nabucco (Nebuchadnezzar II), King of Babylon, has two daughters: Abigaille and Fenena. In truth, Abigaille was born to slave ...

The "With – Connecting with World Theatre –" series was conceived as a platform to encourage examination of Japan, through exchange with international theatre makers. ...

Bintley's most famous works, and presented as art director appointed as first year opening Penguin Cafe with a triple bill. Got high praise from the ...

Prince Tamino hears that Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of Night, was taken by the "evil" Sarastro. When shown a picture of Pamina, he ...

The setting is ancient Egypt. Aida, princess of Ethiopia who was defeated in the war, is a captive and slave to the Egyptian princess Amneris, ...

In this special series, we present the dancers of the National Ballet of Japan performing in contemporary dance productions. For the fourth installment of the ...

It is the fall of 1938. Japan is ruled by a military-led government, and fascism is on the rise. Swept along on the tides of ...

Takatani Shiro is a founding member of Dumb Type, an artist collective composed of artists from a variety of disciplines which include architecture, dance, music, ...

Dance Production this year is well represented by everything from the best of new Japanese contemporary choreographers to absolute beginners. ‘Absolute Beginners’? The National ballet ...

La Chauve-souris combines refined humor, urbane sensibility, and a touch of sadness at the end....