The Coronet Theatre, London’s pioneering international theatre, will present Electric Japan, a season of dance, theatre and visual arts drawn from Japan’s thriving experimental arts scene.
Appearing alongside the emerging talent showcased in the season, Saburo Teshigawara, Japan’s greatest contemporary choreographer will present the UK premiere of his one-hour distillation of Wagner’sTristan and Isolde from 2 – 10 June.
Teshigawara’s highly charged miniature is set to excerpts from a scratchy recording of the opera, challenging the epic scale of the music. With only himself and partner Rihoko Sato on stage, embodying not just the two lead characters but the supporting cast as well in swirling movement, atmospheric lighting Teshigawara captures the emotional heart of this great drama.
Speaking about the season Anda Winters, Director of the Coronet Theatre, said:
“We are proud that the great Japanese artist Saburo Teshigawara is coming to the Coronet this year. His presence in London is a precious moment for us, as we open up to a world where artists can share their talent on stage with eager audiences once again. At the Coronet we have been privileged to share the work of artists from many parts of the world in our annual programmes. We are delighted to be able to continue our exploration of global cultures with this season focusing on the contemporary arts scene in Japan. I have long been inspired by the culture of Japan. Its ability to innovate and change, whilst retaining the power of its great artistic traditions is unique.”
