SAITAMA ARTS THEATER

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MIRROR WINDOW DOOR

The premier of a new performance written and directed by Takahiro Fujita (Mum & Gypsy) for children and adults to enjoy together!

The story unfolds around three girls whose name is  Kagami (MIRROR), Mado (WINDOW) and Tobira (DOOR) respectively. At the same time, those are the name of familiar items in our daily life which usually make borders and divide you from other things and people. What if you go over the borders? Let’s go on a theatrical adventure in an imaginary world!

 

JULY. 18 2021
11:30am & 3:00pm 

 

recommended age: ages 4 and over

TICKET INFO

ON SALE TO GENERAL PUBLIC

May.29.2021/ 10:00am-

SAITAMA ARTS FOUNDATION MEMBERS PRESALE

May.22.2021 / 10:00am-

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What mom knows but I don’t.
Following the release of 『Invisible and Audible』 by Takahiro Fujita of Mum-Gypsy, 『Mirror, Window, Door』is a theatrical piece that can be enjoyed by children and adults. Three girls, Mirror, Window, and Door, go on an overnight adventure to prevent their precious stuffed animals from being thrown away. As in the previous work, the play mixes fun techniques such as using shadow puppets and games into the story, which unfolds the “boundaries” of – 「mirror」,「window」and「door」- separating you from something else, attracts not only children but also adult audiences. What awaits us「in the mirror」,「outside the window」 and「beyond the door」? The long-awaited return of the play & 8 city tour across Japan! Please stay tuned.

 

 

 

Summary
The “Mirror“ finds out that the stuffed animal that has been in the house since mom was a child will be thrown away. At 2 a.m., the mirror goes to the living room to rescue the stuffed animals, but suddenly she gets sucked into the large mirror in the living room! In the world of mirrors, experiences strange happenings with her classmates “Window” and “Door”. Eventually, the mirror arrived at the ocean, and what was waiting for her was……

SHOW INFO

Dates

July. 18 / 11:30am & 3:00pm

*Doors open 20 minutes before the performance.

Duration

55 mins (no interval)

Venue

Saitama Arts Theater / NINAGAWA STUDIO

Written & Directed by

Takahiro Fujita
>>Profile

STAFF

Music: Ikuko Harada
Costume Design: suzuki takayuki
Lighting Design: Kaori Minami
Sound Design: Kazuya Takeuchi
Video Design: Jitsuko Mesuda
Hair & makeup: Miyuki Taiho
Stage Manager: Masako Suda

Casts

Kaori Ino, Yuriko Kawasaki, Ayumi Narita, Hiroko Hasegawa

Presented by

Saitama Arts Theater (Saitama Arts Foundation)

Produced by

Saitama Arts Theater (Saitama Arts Foundation),  Mum & Gypsy

Profile

Takahiro Fujita
Born in 1985. Director of Mum-Gypsy, playwright. In 2007, founder of Mum-Gypsy. His cinematic technique of showing the refrain of an iconic scene from a different angle has attracted attention. In 2011, won the 56th Kishida Kunio Drama Award for his three-part series, 『Kaeri no Aizu, Matteta Shokutaku, Soko, Kitto, Shiofuru Sekai.』In 2015, won the Outstanding Director Award at the 23rd Yomiuri Theater Awards for 『cocoon』 (revival), based on the novel by Kyo Machiko. In addition to his theatrical works, has published essays, novels, and co-written manga. In July 2007, published the first collection of stories, 『Kisetsu wo tsugeru keba-keba wa yoru ga shitta moke-moke』 (Kawade Shobo Shinsha).

 

Ikuko Harada
Born in Fukuoka, Japan. In 1995, formed a three-piece band 「Clammbon」. Sings and plays the keyboard. As well with the band activities, she has been actively performing with various musicians, co-writing, and performing solo. Released four solo albums: 「Piano」 in 2004, 「Kehai to Yoin」, 「Kemono to Majyo」, and 「Ginga」 in 2008. In 2010, was involved in the launch of Kichijyoji’s event space and cafe, 『Kichim』. For the performances of Mum-Gypsy/Fujita Takahiro, she was in charge of the music for 『cocoon』 in 2013 & 2015, 『Invisible and Audible』 in 2018 & 2019, and 『Mirror, Window, Door』 in 2020.

 

Suzuki Takayuki
A fashion brand that has been active since 2002. The designer, Takayuki Suzuki, started to work on costumes for dance and music after exhibiting his works at an art gallery, and launched the fashion brand 「suzuki takayuki」. Since then, he has continued to present his collections both in Japan and abroad. Not limited to brand business, he also collaborates with various artists, provides costumes to musicians, and actively produces costumes for theater, dance, and film, as well as stage art, and is involved in many activities related to cloth and clothing.

TICKET INFO

SOLDOUT

PRICES

Adults (ages 19 and over) 2,500yen
Children (ages 2 and over) 1,000yen

*all unreserved seating
*recommended age: ages 4 and over
*admission free for a child under 2 years old per an adult

ON SALE

May.29.2021 / 10:00am-
May.22.2021 / 10:00am-

 

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