Stage Sep 24, 2019
Kyoto Experiment marks the end of an era
by Andrew Eglinton and Mika Eglinton
The 10th edition of Kyodo Experiment kicks off on Oct. 5, promising a range of overseas and domestic performers at a number of venues across the city
Stage Oct 4, 2018
The experiment continues on Kyoto's stages
by Andrew Eglinton and Mika Eglinton
The #MeToo movement has been gaining momentum in Japan over the past year, though its impact on public life hasn't been anywhere near as strong as in other countries. Still, the efforts of journalists such as Shiori Ito and BuzzFeed's Keiko Kojima have helped ...
Stage Dec 22, 2015
'New' Kyoto theater promises a mighty arts boost
by Mika Eglinton
More than half a century since it opened in 1960 as one of Japan's first multipurpose cultural centers, and almost exactly four years after its doors last closed, the Kyoto Kaikan will be reborn transformed on Jan. 10 as the ROHM Theatre Kyoto. Sited against ...
Stage Jan 1, 2015
Kansai region on course to enhance its blossoming arts renaissance
by Andrew Eglinton
In its 2013 policy report, the Agency for Cultural Affairs vowed to build "a nation based on culture and the arts" through the promotion of regional festivals, artist-in-residence programs and other events. So what can we expect the Kansai region's contribution to the performing arts ...
Stage Dec 24, 2014
2014: New horizons opened up in Japan's theater world
by Nobuko Tanaka
Looking back over the past 12 months in Japan's theater world, it's clear that one encouraging trend is a lessening of the capital's dominance. Contemporary drama in this country has long been centralized on Tokyo, where major theaters plan their programs far in advance, booking ...
Stage Sep 24, 2014
As festival's renown goes global, director hails its local role
by Nobuko Tanaka
Since its launch in 2010, Kyoto Experiment has steadily come to rival, if not even surpass, Festival/Tokyo as the nation's leading annual showcase for cutting-edge performances. Year on year, its vigor and cultural vibrancy have attracted growing audiences of both new and longstanding theatergoers from ...