Hamlet

Kurita, Yoshihiro 2007

This 2007 production of Hamlet directed by Yoshihiro Kurita relies on elements of traditional noh theatre and the epic story-telling tradition of Japan to re-imagine Shakespeare’s play. The Hamlet character remains seated at the front of the stage throughout the performance while delivering his lines. Read More

Macbeth

Kurita, Yoshihiro 2006

Ryutopia Noh Theatre (Niigata): 31/1/06-3/2/06, Umewaka Noh Theatre (Tokyo): 4/2/06-12/2/06, Nagoya Noh Theatre (Nagoya): 14/2/06-15/2/06 Read More

Macbeth

Kurita, Yoshihiro 2007

Ryutopia Noh Theatre (Niigata): 29/3/07-31/3/07 (In the memory of Niigata City, becoming the ordinance-designed city), National Noh Theatre (Tokyo): 3/4/07-5/4/07 (In the memory of Niigata City, becoming the ordinance-designed city) Read More

The Winter’s Tale (International Version)

Kurita, Yoshihiro 2008

In 2008, Ryutopia’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale directed by Kurita Yoshihiro went on an international tour and was performed at Shakespeare festivals in Romania, Hungary, Poland and Germany. Read More

The Winter’s Tale -Barcarolle-

Kurita, Yoshihiro 2005

In 2005, Ryutopia debutted its adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale at the Niigata City Performing Arts Center. This production directed by Kurita Yoshihiro went on an international tour in 2008 and was performed at Shakespeare festivals in Romania, Hungary, Poland and Germany. Read More

Macbeth

Kurita, Yoshihiro 2004

23/5/04-30/5/04 – Ryutopia Noh Theatre, Niigata, Japan and 5/6/04-6/6/04 – Tessenkai Noh Theatre, Tokyo, Japan Read More