Compsons #13 “Big Kyomu” (Big Nihilism) is a work that depicts a world where reality and fiction intersect, using the 2021 Odakyu Line stabbing incident as a motif. The play was written and directed by Suzuyuki Kaneko. Kaneko’s inner conflict served as one of the motivations for its creation, and the content explores the darkness of humanity and the distortions of society, using the incident as a catalyst. The cast includes Chizuru Asano, Pajama Ehara, Jiro Omiya, Satomi Houho, Kanari Hoshino, Jun Hosoi, Yasuaki Hori, and Mari Yasukawa. While dealing with heavy themes, the work incorporates Compsons’ characteristic humor and focuses on the inner workings of individuals and social structures.
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Founded in Tokyo in 2013 by Suzuyuki Kaneko, Theatre Kompsons creates plays that explore the lives and emotions of young people in modern society. Their dialogue-driven works blend humor and seriousness, offering nuanced portrayals of human relationships and incorporating subcultural elements and a unique linguistic style.
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Shimokitazawa Ekimae Theater, setagaya City, Tokyo