4 shows in Tôkyô (Kabukiza, National Theatre, Theatre Cocoon), 1 in Nagoya (Chûnichi Theatre), 2 in Fukuoka (Hakataza), 1 in Ôsaka (Shôchikuza) and 1 tour (Kansai)!

Bandô Tamasaburô, Nakamura Jakuemon, Kataoka Nizaemon and Matsumoto Kôshirô perform at the Kabukiza!

Nakamura Tokizô and Nakamura Baigyoku performs at the National Theatre!

Ichikawa Danjûrô, Onoe Kikugorô, Nakamura Kichiemon, Nakamura Tomijûrô and Onoe Shôroku performs at the Hakataza!

Ichikawa Ennosuke and his troupe perform at the Chûnichi Theatre!

Nakamura Kankurô and Nakamura Hashinosuke perform at the Theatre Cocoon!

Bandô Tamasaburô, Nakamura Jakuemon, Kataoka Nizaemon, Matsumoto Kôshirô, Kataoka Hidetarô, Sawamura Tanosuke, Ichikawa Sadanji, Ichikawa Danshirô, Nakamura Shinjirô, Kataoka Takatarô, Ichikawa Somegorô, Nakamura Kantarô

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Nakamura Kankurô, Nakamura Hashinosuke, Bandô Yajûrô, Nakamura Senjaku, Nakamura Shidô, Nakamura Shichinosuke, Sasano Takashi

Fifth edition of the original Cocoon Kabuki performance, which recreates the atmosphere of the Edo koshibai and brings the actors closer to the audience. The play "Natsu Matsuri Naniwa Kagami" is a Kamigata classic, focusing on the adventures of 3 Ôsaka otokodate, Danshichi Kurobê, Issun Tokubê and Tsuribune Sabu, whose roles are played by Nakamura Kankurô, Nakamura Hashinosuke and Bandô Yajûrô.

Onoe Shôroku, Ichikawa Danjûrô, Onoe Kikugorô, Nakamura Tomijûrô, Nakamura Kichiemon, Nakamura Shibajaku, Onoe Kikunosuke, Ichikawa Danzô, Bandô Hikosaburô, Onoe Matsusuke, Bandô Shûchô, Nakamura Kashô, Kataoka Roen, Ichikawa Unosuke, Ichimura Kakitsu, Ichimura Manjirô, Kataoka Kamezô, Nakamura Kichinojô, Bandô Kamesaburô, Bandô Kametoshi, Onoe Matsuya

Onoe Shôroku celebrates his shûmei at the Hakataza, playing the roles of Teraoka Heiemon and the spirit of the spider in the dramas "Kanadehon Chûshingura" and "Tsuchi-gumo".

Ichikawa Ennosuke, Ichikawa Emiya, Ichikawa Danshirô, Ichikawa Monnosuke, Ichikawa Emisaburô, Nakamura Karoku, Ichikawa Danjirô, Ichikawa Kamejirô, Ichikawa Ukon

This play, which is a great classic of the Omodakaya guild, is performed in its full length and is "an exciting drama staged in a fashion similar to popular jidaimono (historical Kabuki plays), but unfolding at a fast pace with plenty of eye-catching keren (theatrical tricks)" (From Sasaguchi Rei, in an article written for the Japan Times in July 2002).

Nakamura Baigyoku, Nakamura Tokizô

Educational program at the National Theatre called Kabuki Kanshô Kyôshitu ("Kabuki appreciation class"). This is a very interesting formula for the beginners because there is lively presentation on stage of Kabuki or some aspects of the art like music, stage tricks or fighting scenes, followed by the play "Kirare Yosa", which stars Nakamura Tokizô and Nakamura Baigyoku in the prestigious roles of Otomi and Yosaburô.

Kataoka Gatô, Kamimura Kichiya, Kataoka Shinnosuke

28th edition of a yearly educational Kabuki tour in the Kansai provinces. The first performance is staged within the famous castle of Okayama and is illuminated with torches (Okayamajô Kagaribi Kabuki)

Bandô Takesaburô, Bandô Kichiya

First edition of the special program Bandô Takesaburô no Kai, which celebrates the 22nd anniversary (23rd memorial service) of the passing away of Onoe Kikujirô IV (the adoptive father of Bandô Takesaburô). The actors Kataoka Nizaemon, Kataoka Gatô and Kataoka Hidetarô will take part in the round-table talk.