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Circus Dance

Lifework, solo dance and juggling

Yosuke Meguro will perform at Setagaya Public Theater, in a poetic solo of juggling and dance, accompanied by a solo pianist. In the line of circus related performance, this program which will play from March 7 to 9 could also be of interest for the younger ones.

https://setagaya-pt.jp/stage/22675/

http://nagamekurasitsu.com/english/

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English subtitles Opera

Wagner, the Flying Dutchman with English subtitles

NNTT presents from Jan.19 to Feb.1st, 2025, the Flying Dutchman with Japanese AND English subtitles. A great opportunity to review this classic from Wagner, and understand the plot to its full extent. Easy booking for English speakers, and relatively reasonable prices for the New National Theatre, Tokyo.

https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/productions/opera/derfliegendehollander.html

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Dance

Contemporary ballet and dance for children and adults

On March 29 and 30, a contemporary dance Japanese company will present a program widely appraised and appealing both to children and their parents. Very reasonable pricing to discover new works, and share with family. Booking is English friendly.

https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/productions/ballet-dance/obachetta.html

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Dance

Ballet coffret

New National Theatre Tokyo presents in March 2025 a large program, including The Firebird in the (?) original choregraphy by Fokine and a The vertiginous thrill of exactitude by William Forsythe. A 2h30 session, mix of classical and more contemporary forms of ballet. Definitely worth trying, with an English friendly booking site.

https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/productions/ballet-dance/triplebill.html

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Comic French

Impro Tokyo

Impro in French on Saturday, January 11, from 7pm, at Hatagaya Space by the Impro Tokyo troupe. A sure laugh, for French speakers. Register by writing to Thomas Sagnard, at improtokyo@outlook.fr

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English English subtitles Theater

Romeo and Juliet in March 2025

Sheepdog Theatre will be playing Romeo and Juliet from March 12 to March 16, 2025. After their great modern play The effect, the most regular English speaking troupe will be back to classical theater, in a Japanese and modern context. In English with both English and Japanese subtitles, it is ideal for non native speakers.

https://sheepdogtheatre.com/en/shows/romeo-and-juliet

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Comic English

Comic comedy in Shibuya

Comic figures Iliza Schlesinger and Laura Peek will make you laugh on December 17th in Shibuya Pleasure Pleasure. Yurie Collins is a rising bilingual comedy star in Japan, with shows in both English and Japanese.
More information at livenation.co.jp/iliza-2024

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/12/10/our-lives/comedian-yurie-collins-roast/

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English French Theater

Dans la mesure de l’impossible

On April 26 and 27, 2025, this play from Tiago Rodrigues in French, English and Portuguese will be performed in Shizuoka by the troupe of the Comedie de Geneve. World Festival Theatre Shizuoka, under the direction of Satoshi Miyagi, always presents great works. A fantastic opportunity to travel to this city, and watch a playwright focused on humanitarians and their dilemmas.

https://theatre.info/node/151

https://festival-shizuoka.jp/

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Butoh Dance

Little red riding hood

Butoh performance around the famous fairy tale figure, by Kohei Wakaba at Koenji. December 20 and 21st. For more details, info@wakaba.coffee. I had the chance to see other performances of this underground butoh group 2 months ago, and can recommend.

https://www.instagram.com/wakaba.coffee.butoh/

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Dance

Noism

Noism, one of the most famous contemporary dance companies in Japan, based in Niigata, will be performing in Kanto in February, from 7 to 9. At Saitama Art Theater, it is a bit remote, however you will also have the chance to see one work of Ryohei Kondo at the same time.

http://www.saf.or.jp/arthall/stages/detail/101564/