Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo by The Koryu Nishikawa Troupe (Japan)｜Show Introduction

Essences of Edo──Traditional Japanese Puppet Theatre Selections

The Koryu Nishikawa Troupe, the Japanese traditional cart puppetry company will visit Hong Kong for its first time to perform three selected repertoires of "Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo", showcasing the audiences an extraordinary performing skill transmitted since the late of the Edo period.

"Kuruma Ningyo"

"Kuruma Ningyo" is a form of puppet theatre created in late Edo period in Japan. It requires only one puppeteer who seats on a kuruma (cart) and manipulates a ningyo (puppet) for smooth and detailed movements, to present traditional folk repertoire accompanied by live music.

Traditional Japanese Puppet Theatre Selections

Sanbaso

Based on "Okina" of Noh theatre, Sanbaso is the traditional dance to pray for success on the stage. It is also danced for the wishes of having good harvest and peace.

Tsurionna

A daimyo and his servant visit a Shinto shrine to pray for a good match. What they catch with the fishing rod in the dreams will definitely surprise everyone.

Yajisan and Kitasan (Excerpts)

Yajisan and Kitasan take a trip to Kyoto and walk near a graveyard during sunset, they encounter all kinds of strange and weird things.

Show Details

• Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo by The Koryu Nishikawa Troupe (Japan)
• Date & Time: 16-17 Jun 2023, 20:00 | 18 Jun 2023, 15:00
• Venue: Hong Kong City Hall Theatre
• Address: 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong

Ticket Details

• Ticketing website: Urbtix
• Price: HKD 380 / 280

Source of above information: LCSD official website