NEW NATIONAL THEATRE

by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2023

The New National Theatre, Tokyo presents Tokyo Rose, the first musical production for the sixth edition of the company's full audition programme, where the entire cast is selected through audition. Learn more about the show here!...

by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2023

New National Theatre, Tokyo has revealed a casting change for Die Fledermaus. For the performances on 9, 10 and 12 December, Hatakeyama Shigeru is going to perform the role of Frank, replacing Henry Waddington....

by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2023

 Hatsudai Art Loft's new exhibition 'A Fantastical World of Creatures and Plants' is on display in the National Theatre Tokyo's open space from October 2023 to late February 2024....

by Stephi Wild - July 27, 2023

Mogura ga 3,000 atsumatte is now playing at New National Theatre, Tokyo. Performances run through 29 July....

by Stephi Wild - July 20, 2023

Educational Programme is a new project, allowing participants to experience the art of ballet and the appeal of the live stage. This time, we take a look at the stage for Swan Lake. Interspersed with narrative explanations about the mime often used in Wright's productions as well as story developme...

by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2023

Set in 19th century Paris, this opera depicts the pure love of the poet Rodolfo and the seamstress Mimì, and the impoverished yet free spirit of young artists with dreams of future success. ...

by Stephi Wild - June 01, 2023

The Blissful Land comes to the New National Theatre, Tokyo this month. This is the third in the 'Bridge to the Future' series presenting new works by Japanese playwrights....

by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

This season sees the new production of Verdi's mid-career masterpiece Rigoletto. This heart-breaking story unfolds around Rigoletto, the court jester, his beautiful and innocent daughter Gilda, and a womaniser noble Il Duca di Mantova. The score has numerous familiar pieces, including 'La donna è mo...

by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

'Ballet Asteras' is a gala performance featuring notable Japanese dancers from ballet companies around the world, while also interacting with ballet companies and ballet schools overseas. ...

by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

Salome is coming to the New National Theatre, Tokyo this month. Performances begin on 27 May and run through 4 June, 2023....