2 in Ôsaka (Shôchikuza), 3 shows in Tôkyô (Kabukiza, Tiara Kôtô), 1 in Chôfu (Chôfu City Green Hall) and 2 tours (Eastern Provinces, Shôchiku Special Kabuki Tour)!

Living National Treasure Kataoka Nizaemon, Nakamura Manju, Nakamura Tokizô and Nakamura Baishi perform at the Shôchikuza!

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Nakamura Shikan and young actors perform at the Tiara Kôtô and the Chôfu City Green Hall!

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Nakamura Shidô is on tour!

Living National Treasure Kataoka Nizaemon, Nakamura Manju, Nakamura Tokizô, Nakamura Baishi

32nd edition of the Kansai Kabuki Lovers Society July Grand Kabuki in Ôsaka. Nakamura Manju, Nakamura Tokizô VI and Nakamura Baishi V celebrate their 3-generation shûmei/hatsubutai in July 2024 in Ôsaka at the Shôchikuza.

Matsumoto Hakuô, Ichikawa Danjûrô, Matsumoto Kôshirô, Onoe Matsuya, Bandô Minosuke, Onoe Ukon, Ichikawa Chûsha, Ichikawa Somegorô

The usual July Grand Kabuki programs at the Kabukiza.

Nakamura Shikan, Nakamura Matsue, Bandô Shingo, Nakamura Hashinosuke, Nakamura Fukunosuke, Nakamura Utanosuke, Nakamura Kamenojô, Nakamura Tamatarô

Educational program at the Tiara Kôtô in Tôkyô called Kabuki Kanshô Kyôshitu ("Kabuki Appreciation Class"). This is a very interesting formula for the beginners because there is lively presentation on stage (Kabuki no Mikata) of Kabuki or some aspects of the art like music, stage tricks or fighting scenes. It is followed by "Kawatsura Hôgen Yakata".

Nakamura Shikan, Nakamura Matsue, Bandô Shingo, Nakamura Hashinosuke, Nakamura Fukunosuke, Nakamura Utanosuke, Nakamura Kamenojô, Nakamura Tamatarô

Educational program at the Chôfu City Green Hall in Chôfu called Kabuki Kanshô Kyôshitu ("Kabuki Appreciation Class"). This is a very interesting formula for the beginners because there is lively presentation on stage (Kabuki no Mikata) of Kabuki or some aspects of the art like music, stage tricks or fighting scenes. It is followed by "Kawatsura Hôgen Yakata".

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The July Grand Kabuki Tour in the Eastern Provinces.

Nakamura Shidô, Nakamura Tanenosuke, Sawamura Kuniya, Nakamura Chôichi, Nakamura Chôshi, Nakamura Haruki

A Shôchiku Special Kabuki Summer Tour led by Nakamura Shidô.

HOW TO Kabuki: a talk on stage about Kabuki by Nakamura Shidô.

Sayaate: This famous act is set in the main avenue of the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters where cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Two men appear: Fuwa Banzaemon (Nakamura Chôshi) in a haori coat patterned with a design of lightning bolts, and Nagoya Sanza (Sawamura Kuniya), dressed in a short-sleeved kimono and a haori coat with a pattern of swallows in the rain. After their scabbards brush against each other as they pass, they begin arguing and draw their swords, but the proprietress of a teahouse (Nakamura Chôshi) mediates between them.

Tomo Yakko: a samurai footman rushes after his master in the pleasure quarters, but loses sight of him. He dances with pride in his master and enjoys his dance so much that he begins emphasizing it with vigorous foot stamping. Starring Nakamura Tanenosuke in the role of the yakko.

Hashi Benkei:
(Benkei on the Bridge)
There are many legends about Benkei, the warrior-priest who was the faithful companion of the general Yoshitsune. This dance shows the first meeting of Benkei and Yoshitsune. Benkei goes nightly to the bridge at the Fifth Avenue of Kyôto, defeating men night after night and taking their swords. Finally he encounters a delicate young man that he thinks will be an easy opponent, but is defeated himself instead. This young man was Yoshitsune, under his childhood name of Ushiwakamaru. Benkei is so impressed that he becomes Yoshitsune’s retainer, right there and then. Starring Nakamura Shidô as Benkei and his son Nakamura Haruki as Ushiwakamaru.

Sources: Earphone Guide Website or Shôchiku Kabuki Official Website