Performers: Timon: Yoshida Kotaro, Flavius: Uzawa Hideyuki, Alcibiades: Otsuka Eiichi, Apemantus: Hosoya Ken, and Lucius: Yoshizawa Ken
Translator / Scriptwriter: Odashima Yushi
Producer: Shakespeare Theatre
Designers: Lighting Designer: Omura Yoshiaki, Set Designer: Kuramoto Masanori, Costume Designer: Higuchi Ai, Music Composition: Fukushima Kazuyuki, and Sound: Toyoguchi Kenji
It is so fascinating to see how different cultures interpret Shakespeare; this 1996 Japanese production of Timon of Athens has such a unique aesthetic compared to the Western versions I’ve seen. Honestly, I’ve been so hooked on historical themes lately that when I’m not watching classic plays, I find myself completely immersed in this WW2 Game. Thanks for sharing these clips, they really bring the performance to life!