“watanabe eri bann hoshino-oujisama”
“watanabe eri bann hoshino-oujisama”
story based on “the little prince” by antoine de saint-exupery
directed by eri watanabe
puppet design:naoko nomura
cast.
senyu ryokawa 3(magosaburo yuki 12), magosaburo yuki 13, yukiza puppeteers,
yu-ki yoshida, souko takigawa, yumeno, shinnnai tagatayuu
this performance was directed by eri watanabe, who is active in many different areas.
using the traditional techniques and expressions of the yukiza, “watanabe eri bann hoshino-oujisama” is presented to children living in the modern age.
we had a ws and rehearsals with five elementary school students living in koganei city, and they performed with the puppeteers of the youkiza in the performance.
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation YOUKIZA
Founded by Magosaburo Youki I in 1635 during the Edo period. More than 380 years on, YOUKIZA is a designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan and a Tokyo Municipal Intangible Cultural Property. It is Japan’s only traditional Edo Ito Ayatsuri Ningyo (Edo Marionette) troupe. In June 2021, Magosaburo Youki XII’s eldest son Kazuma Yuki assumed the title Magosaburo Youki XIII.
Rei Maeda
EDO Marionette Theatre: YOUKIZA
3-18-2, Nukui-Kitamachi, Koganei city, Tokyo
0423229750
seisaku@youkiza.jp
Koganei Miyajigakki Hall, Koganei city, Tokyo
