Noh Reimagined

Noh Reimagined 2022: Spirits of Flowers

Kings Place, London, Friday 24th – Saturday 25th June 2022

Noh Reimagined 2022: Spirits of Flowers explores how nature is celebrated and interpreted in the Noh tradition and  how humans exist within – and as part of – the natural environment. As we adjust to a changing climate, we look to Japan, where people have worshipped nature since ancient times. Noh theatre has deep links to this culture and the kami (deity spirits) that are revered in Japan. These spirits of flowers and plants appear in many Noh stories, interacting with human beings and offering an image of how we might relate to the natural world.

 Noh Reimagined 2022: Spirits of Flowers will bring together top-class Noh performers along with UK’s most creative artists including Cerith Wyn Evans,Thick & Tight who will premier their new pieces inspired by the Noh tradition.

Noh Reimagined 2022: Spirits of Flowers will take place on 24th and 25th 2022 at Kings Place, London N1 9AG.

Noh Reimagined 2022 is supported by:

Agency for Cultural Affairs, government of Japan through the Japan Arts Council, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), Arts Council England, The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, The Asahi Shimbun Foundation

Please visit the Kings Place website for event information

Featured article “Noh and the Natural World”

Events

SANO Noboru Introductory Talk

Fri 24 Jun – 6pm

Celebrated Hosho school shite actor SANO Noboru discusses his experience and thoughts about the artform and its powerful relationship with nature in conversation with Dr. TAGUCHI Kazumi of SOAS.

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Fuji (Wisteria)

FRI 24 JUN 2022 7:30pm

Our classical programme includes a performance of the celebratory second act of Noh masterpiece Fuji (Wisteria).

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Noh Movement Workshop

Sat 25 Jun – 11am

In this workshop, two shite actors offer a hands-on chance to learn the basic movement patterns of Noh, including use of physical space and breath control.

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Sumida River in Sign Language

Sat 25 Jun – 2pm

Feel the river as a ferryman takes a mother across its churning waters in search of her lost son – but all she finds is a ghost child. Poignancy and comedy meet in the Japanese and British Sign Languages of Deaf performers, who are played like musical instruments by a mysterious masked percussionist.

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Seminar: Understanding Noh

Sat 25 Jun – 3pm

This seminar by Professor Andrew Gerstle of SOAS, an eminent scholar specialising in Japanese traditional theatre, offers tips on how to appreciate Noh, as well as answering any questions you might have.

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Cerith Wyn Evans: Noh (A-Drift)

Sat 25 Jun – 5pm

Cerith Wyn Evans draws on his deep knowledge and love of Noh theatre to create a new film piece, as well as collaborating with Noh musicians to produce a live performance.

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Pre-Concert Talk: Thick & Tight

Sat 25 Jun – 6pm

Dancer-actors Eleanor Perry and Daniel Hay-Gordon of Thick & Tight discuss the creative process behind their new piece, inspired by the Kyogen tradition.

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Noh Reimagined: Night Moves

June 25, 2022 7:30PM

The final programme of Noh festival is packed with three extraordinary performances.

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