June 1 Workshop, Japanese School in Prague (Prague, Czech Republic)
June 2 Workshop, Japan Information & Culture Centre (Prague, Czech Republic)
Program: “Tsuri Onna,” “Excerpt from Suzugamori,” “Kotobuki Jishi”
Performers: Isshi Youki, Tamiko Youki, Keita Youki, Sakae Youki, Nobuhisa Kaneko
Assistant: Megumi Tanaka
Commentary: Ondrej Hybl
ITO AYATSURI NINGYOU ISSHI-ZA (marionette theater)
Director: Isshi Youki
Isshi Youki was born in 1948. The third son of Youkiza leader Magozaburo Youki the 10th, he made his performing debut at the age of five. In 1972 he assumed the name Isshi Youki the 3rd. In 2003 he became independent from Youkiza, and in 2005 he started Edo Ito Ayatsuri Ningyo-za (marionette theater). The company is constantly making new discoveries in classical marionette theater and creating experimental theatrical forms in new works. In 2015 the group’s name was changed to Ito Ayatsuri Ningyo “Isshiza.” They carry out many performances for audiences overseas as well as in Japan.
Tamiko Youki
ITOAYATSURI NINGYOU ISSHI-ZA
2-14-21-3F Gakuennisimachi,Kodaira-shi Tokyo 187-0045
Tel：＋81-(0)42-201-5811
Fax：＋81-(0)42-403-0653
E-mail：acephale-yuki@ace.odn.ne.jp
Theatre Alfa（Pilsen, Czech）, Disk Theatre（Prague, Czech）, Divadlo Mala Scena(Bratislava, Slovakia)
