Rational freaks vol.5 "Mouth-full birds"
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He premiered "A MOUTHFUL OF BIRDS" (1986) in Japan. He tried to approach the work from multiple angles by simultaneously promoting translation, research and performance.
[Synopsis] Lina who can't get rid of her rabbit skin, Derek who works hard on his strength, Marcia who is being wooed by her boss, Yvonne who is always angry, Paul who is busy making a profit, Dan who is shaken by the definition of God, and Doreen who is not satisfied.
The seven characters, who lead repressed lives, are possessed by spirits and impulses by Dionysus, a god who inspires enthusiasm and shakes order. What awaits them is either liberation or —
[Credits]
Writings: Caryl Churchill, David Lan
Translations: Nana Yasukawa, Haruka Ozaki/Translation supervision: Kazuko Matsuoka, Direction: Miyuki Ikuta, Choreography: Kim Ito, Music: Hirohisa Mori
Performers: Marino Aramaki, Mao Shikano, Hanano Takizawa, Kim Ito, Yudai Iwasaki MARK, Kenta Kiguchi, Natsunako Nishida
Planning and production: Rational Weirdos
- Period of Activity / Project
- Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 18th (Sun)
- Venues
- West End Studio (Nakano-ku)
Profile
[Rational Weirdos]
Established by members who chose to pursue drama even though they graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, which does not have a drama course.
Taking advantage of its characteristics as an organization centered on women in their 30s, we seek richer possibilities for theater while respecting women's perspectives, and challenge ourselves to reflect our "times.".
At the 31 Yomiuri Theater Awards, Ikuta Miyuki won the Outstanding Director Award. our association vol. 3 "Naval Battle 2023" was selected as an object. He also won the 2nd Japan Green Yubi Stage Arts Minister Selection Committee Award for his performance in the volume 4 "Jukuta Nikyoku."