3 countries collaboration between Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong
Space premiere "Super Fantasy Science Fantasy Edible Human ~ Chinese Food with Trichoderma Mushroom ~"
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- the bone of an acanthite
- subsidy category
- Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
2020 Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Grant
Business Overview
It aims to transcend national borders and transmit the works of Asian artists to the world as the voice of Asia. Taiwanese playwright Lin Meng-saku's Edible Man addresses the world's food and population problems, as well as the potential situation in Asia in the near future. The film will have its world premiere in Japan thanks to an international collaboration between Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseas artists have practiced remotely and participated in performances. It is performed in Japanese (partly in Taiwanese Chinese). Subtitled in Taiwanese Chinese and English.
- Period of Activity / Project
- Monday, July 27, 2020 - Sunday, August 2
- Venues
- West End Studio (Nakano-ku, Tokyo)
Profile
【 Asia no Hone 】
A theatrical unit started in January 2017, led by Rieko Yamazaki (stage name: E-RUN) who has translated, directed, performed and produced performances in the Chinese speaking world. Aiming for deep Asian theater exchange, this is a platform for introducing and performing works. In August 2018, his new Taiwanese play "Cohabitation Time" received high acclaim at the world premiere at Shinjuku Theatre Moliere. In fiscal 2019, he developed the Asian Drama Exchange @2019 and produced 6 Asian plays in Japan. He performed three Japanese plays in Taiwan. A reading of his Japanese play was also performed in Malaysia in 2020. Although it has been four years since its establishment, it is slowly connecting Asia through theater.