International Theatre Company London's
28th Japan Tour
“The Lunatic, the Lover, and the Poet,
Are of imagination all compact.” (V.i.7-8)
Produced by Ashley Associates, Ltd.
Supported by British Council, ALC Press Inc., and Shakespeare Company
Directed by Paul Stebbings
Original music composed by Paul Flush
“Tragedy with a Smile on its Lips” (Meyerhold)
Company principles:
The company believes theatre should be truly theatrical, We reject television inspired realism and Hollywood simplifications. Theatre
should challenge the audience to participate rather than observe.Theatre should
stimulate the imagination of the audience. Theatre should be a fusion of the
arts: visual, physical and musical as well as merely textual.
To this end the company always commissions a
musical score for each production and usually works with a choreographer as
well as director. Performers are recruited for their ability to cross the
boundaries of the performing arts. Rehearsals are collaborative rather than
dictatorial, and we strive to create an ensemble that feels responsible for
more than just their own performance. Our motto is borrowed from the great
Russian theatre director Meyerhold (murdered by Stalin),
who challenged the boundaries of theatre and teaches us to mix popular and
innovative styles.
==> Synopsis
==> Actors CV (PDF: 886 kb)
==> Paul Stebbings' Comment
==> Public Performances: Please visit Japanese site for more details
Richard Clodfelter
as Oberon,Theseus
and Quince
Natalia Cambell
as Titania
and Hippolyta
Richard Ede
as Bottom
and Demetrius
Gareth Radcliffe
as Lysander,
Puck and Snug
Ali Kemp
as Helena and
Egeus(MOTHER of Hermia)
Kate Rawson
as Hermia
and Flute
International Acclaim
“A delicious theatrical treat, combining music, dance, and drama with some of Shakespeare’s finest poetry.”
Venue Magazine, England.
“Hilarious comedy...it was worth the price of a ticket just to see Bottom’s wonderful performance as the ass-headed lover.”
Suddeutsche Zeitung, Germany.
“A magical production, full of fantasy that truly warms the heart. ”
Tip magazine, Bayreuth Germany.
“World class Shakespearian theatre. ”
The Observer, Britain.
Public Performances
Tickets on sale at "Ticket PIA"
(Details: refer to Japanese page)
TOKYO
SEIRYO KAIKAN
Tuesday May 15, 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
5 minutes from Akasaka Mitsuke, Nagata-cho, Kokkai Gijido-Mae on Tokyo Metro
TEL: 03-3581-56501
www.seiryokai.org/
P-code: 376-302
TOKYO
MUSASHINO KOKAIDO
Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 pm (doors open at 5:45 pm)
(3 minutes from South Exit of Kichijoi Station on Chuo or
Inokashira line)
TEL: 0422-46-5121
P-code: 376-303
SENDAI
SENDAI SHIMIN KAIKAN
Thursday, May 17, 6:30 pm (doors open at 5:45 pm)
(10 minutes from the exit “Koen 2” of Kotodai Koen Station on the metro)
TEL: 022-262-4721
P-code: 376-308
KYOTO
KYOTO KYOIKU BUNKA CENTER
Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 pm (doors open at 5:45 pm)
（3 minutes from Keihan Marutamachi Station）
TEL: 075-771-4221
www2.odn.ne.jp/kyobun
P-code: 376-307
Ticket Information:
Tokyo and Kyoto
Performances.
Advance Adult
tickets: 5000 yen
Advance Student
tickets: 2500 yen
Available at
Ticket Pia stores
Tickets on the
day of performance: 5500yen regardless of the status
Available at
Ashley Associates
tel:
03-5469-2841 (Att: Ms. Watanabe)
Deadline for
purchasing the tickets: May 8th, 2007
Advance group tickets for 20 or more at 2200 yen per seat only via Ashley Associates
Sendai Performance:
Advance Adult tickets: 3500 yen
Advance Student tickets: 2500 yen
Tickets on the day of performance: 4000 yen regardless of the status
Advance group tickets for 20 or more at 2000 yen per seat are available
University Performances: (not open to the public)
(Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance opening time)
- Mon. May 28, 6:30 pm
Osaka International School
www.senri.ed.jp - Fri. June 1, 1:25 pm
Tokai University (Building 2, Main Hall)
University Performances: (open to the public)
(Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance opening time)
- Mon. May 14, 4:20 pm
Waseda University (Ono Memorial Hall)
E-mail: snowden@waseda.jp - Fri. May 18, 6:00 pm
Morioka University (Morioka Theater)
TEL: 019-622-2258 - Sat. May 19, 6:45 pm
Kyoto Sangyo University (Koyama Hall)
E-mail: agillis@cc.kyoto-su.ac.jp
http://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/ - Mon. May 21, 4:20 pm
Osaka Shoin University (Shoin Gakuen Kaikan)
High Lights Extract Performance
TEL: 06-6723-8316 - Tue. May 22, 6:00 pm
Kansai Gaidai University (Tanimoto Memorial Hall)
TEL: 072-805-2801
E-mail: iri@kansaigaidai.ac.jp - Thu. May 24, 6:00 pm
Hiroshima Jogakuin University (Auditorium)
http://www.hju.ac.jp/~eng-dept
TEL: 082-228-0386 - Fri. May 25, 6:00 pm
Seinan Gakuin University (Seinan Gakuinn Junior High School・High School Chapel)
http://www.seinan.ed.jp/
TEL: 092-823-3250 - Tue. May 29, 6:00 pm
Kobe Women's University (The University Gymnasium)
TEL: 078-737-2452
E-mail: fujiyo@suma.kobe-wu.ac.jp - Wed. May 30, 3:30 pm
Shujitsu University (Building R601)
TEL: 086-271-8121 - Thu. May 31, 5:00 pm
Tokyo Woman's Christian University (University Auditorium) - Sat. June 2, 3:00 pm
Meisei University (Meisei University Shakespeare Hall)
TEL: 042-591-5390
E-mail: dream@meisei-u.ac.jp
http://www.meisei-u.ac.jp/
COMING PERFORMANCE
ANIMAL FARM
by George Orwell, Directed by Barry L. Goldman
Two week tour from November 4th through 17th in 2007
Produced by Ashley Associates Ltd.
Supported by British Council and ALC Press Inc.
International Theatre Company London
Represented by: Ashley Associates Ltd.
Executive Committee in Japan
Ashley Associates Ltd.
Michiyo Watanabe, Producer
8F Minami Aoyama First Bld.,
7-8-1 Minami Aoyama,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
Tel (general): 03-5469-2869, (direct) 03-5469-2841
Fax (general): 03-5469-2870
http://www.ashleyassociates.co.jp
http://www.stageplay.jp
- Discount tickets (for Tokyo and Kyoto performance)
Tickets costing 2200 yen each for groups of 20 or more are available from Ashley Associates Ltd.
Please contact Ms. Watanabe via fax or mail, mentioning name, address, venues/dates, remittance date and number of tickets required.
(The deadline is May 8th). - Tickets will be sent upon confirmation of the remittance.
- Mizuho Bank Meguro Branch, Ordinary Deposit 1957285
Ashley Associates Ltd. - No Reserved Seating
- Performance duration: 150 minutes
