Suzuki’s direction and scenography of Cyrano de Bergerac are famous and representative of his works. In this version, Cyrano, a member of Scot, is in love with the heroin, a Russian, who is mistakenly in love with a Chinese actor, all being set in 19th century Japan. Tadashi Suzuki has been presenting his works abroad, including at the Avignon festival, and the Suzuki method is famous for training actors, from the United States to China. Coming all the way down from Toga, Tokyoites will have a chance to feel the director’s touch in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from December 11 to December 20. As Tadashi Suzuki has made history in Japan theater, having directed the most famous public theaters, and created the first international theater festival, the play is a must for people interested in Japanese contemporary theater. To be noted, it will be performed in Japanese (mostly, as we might suspect that there will be some Chinese and Russian too – did not Suzuki join the concert of Miyuki Ishibashi too ?).
A director talk will take place after the plays, it is always great to listen and exchange with such a personality – last year, patient people even brought back home white pumpkins from Toga, let us hope 2026 harvest will be good.
For other plays and shows in 2026
For more information on the director and some late performances.