SAITAMA ARTS THEATER
“Fall in love with someone, under the spell of the magic love-in-idleness.”
A celebratory stage production of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, brought to you as part of the theater’s 30th anniversary.
Directed and adapted by Kotaro Yoshida, enjoy a lighthearted and accessible performance of this early comedy.
ON SALE TO GENERAL PUBLIC | September 21, 2024, 10:00 AM |
SAITAMA ARTS FOUNDATION MEMBERS PRESALE | September 14, 2024, 10:00 AM |
TICKET AVAILABLE AT BOX OFFICE ON THE DAY OF PERFORMANCE
This special production is directed by Kotaro Yoshida, renowned Shakespearean actor and director, and artistic director of the Sainokuni Shakespeare Series. Over 25 years, the theater has ambitiously staged all 37 of Shakespeare’s works, solidifying its deep connection with the Bard’s legacy.
Marking a key milestone in the theater’s history, this production aims to invite younger audiences to appreciate Shakespeare, with high school students and children under 18 being specially invited to participate. This stage play celebrates 30 years of achievement while looking toward the future of the next generation.
Kotaro Yoshida’s interpretation brings Shakespeare’s early comedic masterpiece to life, weaving humor, vitality, and chaos caused by the intervention of magical beings. His words on the play:
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a play bursting with vitality and the unstoppable energy of youth. These forces, combined with the meddling of otherworldly beings, lead to a cascade of confusion and conflict. It is my great hope to share this play with young audiences who embody this same energy. Please look forward to it!”
Dates | Dates: December 10 (Tue) – December 16 (Mon), 2024
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Venue | Saitama Arts Theater / Main Theater |
Written by | W. Shakespeare |
Translated by | Yuji Odashima |
Directed by | Kotaro Yoshida |
Cast | • Naoto Kaji as Oberon (King of the Fairies) / Theseus (Duke of Athens) |
Presented by | Saitama Arts Foundation |
Produced by | Saitama Arts Foundation / Horipro Inc. |
Supported by | Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs (Children’s Performing Arts Experience Support Program) |
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ON SALE | General Sale: September 21, 2024, 10:00 AM |
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