Japan’s National Theatre comes to Houston with a pair of quintessential pieces of bunraku repertoire, showcasing all the reasons bunraku has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Audiences will witness a production of traditional Japanese puppet known for its globally influential three-person puppet manipulation technique invented in the mid-18th century.
Featuring scenography by Kazuo Oga, art director for many classic Studio Ghibli anime such as My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke, the performance offers Americans a glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural heritage as well as what Japan has in store for the World Expo 2025, to be held in Osaka.
Japan’s National Theatre comes to Houston with a pair of quintessential pieces of bunraku repertoire, showcasing all the reasons bunraku has been designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Audiences will witness a production of traditional Japanese puppet known for its globally influential three-person puppet manipulation technique invented in the mid-18th century.
Featuring scenography by Kazuo Oga, art director for many classic Studio Ghibli anime such as My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke, the performance offers Americans a glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural heritage as well as what Japan has in store for the World Expo 2025, to be held in Osaka.
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$65-$75