Noh Reimagined Festivals at Kings Place, London

“I cannot praise this two-day festival enough.” ★★★★★ – Planet Huggill

“Noh Reimagined showed that inspiration or collaboration can mean something other than wholesale adoption of sounds or ideas.” – The Journal of Music

Since 2016, Noh Reimagined, in partnership with Kings Place, a renowned London arts venue, has captivated audiences with the profound art of Noh. This consistently sold-out two-day festival, featuring masterful classical Noh performances, offers a unique and authentic cultural experience unlike any other… but, Noh Reimagined is more than just tradition; it’s a dynamic platform for bold, interdisciplinary collaborations that push the boundaries of artistic expression. By igniting a creative spark between centuries-old traditions and contemporary innovation, Noh Reimagined invites audiences to experience the timeless world of Noh in a fresh and exciting way, offering a glimpse into the future of performing arts.

Festival Highlights:

• Noh Masterworks: Presenting classical Noh masterpieces such as Sumidagawa, Kinuta, Fuji, Kurozuka (Adachigahara), and Izutsu, featuring 21 leading Noh performers from Japan, including Shizuka Mikata, Yoshimasa Kanze, Gasho Yamanaka, Tatsushi Narita, Kyosuke Tanabe, Mitsuhiro Kakihara, and Yukihiro Isso.
• Prestigious Partnerships: Collaborated with renowned British institutions such as Sound and Music, The Place, Clod Ensemble, Britten Pears Arts, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, and Kings Place.
• Groundbreaking Commissions: Premiered 15 commissioned works by a diverse range of artists
  • Clod Ensemble (Performing Arts)
  • Cerith Wyn Evans (Contemporary Artist)
  • Ben Nobuto (Composer)
  • Hollie Harding (Composer)
  • Andrew Thomas (Composer)
  • Nicholas Morrish-Rarity (Composer)
  • Thick & Tight (Queer Dance Duo)
  • Mariam Rezaei (Turntablist)
  • Atsushi Iriki (Neuroscientist)
  • Xanthe Gresham-Knight (Storyteller)
  • David Toop (Sound Artist)
  • Wiebke Leister (Photo Artist)

The 2020 festival was cancelled due to the Coronovirus.