This is the first in a two-part essay on the indomitable Osaka physical theatre company, Taihen.
Tag: Physical Theatre
Translation of Yotaro Aux Pays Des Yokai for SPAC
In November 2020, my partner Mika Eglinton and I translated the play Yotaro Aux Pays Des Yokai for a revival at the Shizuoka Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in December 2020. It was originally written and directed by French-Swiss duo Jean Lambert-Wild and Lorenzo Malaguerra and premiered at SPAC in February 2019. By popular demand, the…
The Ventriloquists Convention
This article was originally published in the Japan Times Newspaper on April 27 2017. Franco-Austrian choreographer and director Gisele Vienne is fascinated by puppets and brings a group of nine ventriloquists and their marionettes to the stage in her latest piece, “The Ventriloquists Convention.” The play is part of the World Theatre Festival Shizuoka run…
Interview with Rotozaza
This interview was originally published on December 1 2006 on London Theatre Blog. An archive of which can be found here. I conducted the following interview at the Shunt Lounge (London Bridge) on the 29th of November 2006 with Anthony Hampton and Silvia Mercuriali from Rotozaza. I would like to express my sincere thanks to both of them…