**OPENING SUMMER 2023!**

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Whole Hog Theatre in association with Park Theatre present the Global Premiere of

The Garden of Words​
言の葉の庭
​Official Stage Production

Based on the Anime from Makoto Shinkai/ CoMix Wave Films 
原作：新海誠監督
​Adapted by Whole Hog Theatre
Directed by Alexandra Rutter

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"愛"よりも昔、"孤恋"、のものがたり
 ...you’ve been living your whole life alone…”

Takao and Yukari are escaping.

Whilst seeking solace in a Japanese garden, an out-of-step woman and an offbeat teenager meet by chance. Social misfits with a shared sense of loneliness, the unlikely pair bond over classical poetry, shoemaking and bad cooking. But the heartfelt companionship that could save them might also ruin them…      

Based on the stereotype-defying Anime and novel from world-renowned filmmaker, Makoto Shinkai (your name. Suzume), Japanese animation continues to make waves on the UK stage with this global premiere. 

A refreshingly candid Tokyo tale reminiscent of the adorable melancholy of Lost in Translation.  ​Delve deeper into Shinkai’s visually emotive story about the lines between platonic and romantic longing and what it is to feel alone in the biggest metropolis in the world. Seven lost souls, drowning in technology yet unable to connect.  

From the UK’s Whole Hog Theatre, creators of the world's first stage adaptation of a Hayao Miyazaki film with the kind permission of Studio Ghibli (Princess Mononoke), and Tokyo’s Anime stage production specialists Nelke Planning (Attack on Titan, Naruto, Sailor Moon stage productions) comes a unique, new Anglo-Japanese collaboration.

PARK200
1 hour 45 mins　(2 acts)
Age 12+
Drama 

Dates
Previews:Thu 10 - Sat 12 Aug mat
Plays: Thu 10 Aug - Sat 9 Sep
Press night: Tue 15 Aug 19.00

Performances
Mon – Sat Evening 19.30
Thu & Sat Matinees 15.00

Parents and Babies Performance
Thu 24 Aug 13.00

 Prices
Previews: £15 - £25
Standard: £22.50 - £44.50
65+: £20 - £22.50 (Mon eve and Thu mat)
Access: £17.50
Book early to secure the best prices. Prices may change, subject to demand. To access the best prices at the earliest opportunity,

Park Up Members (16-26 yrs)
Tickets £10 (available on Band C seats for all performances)

Group bookings
Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th ticket free. Discount automatically applies in basket.

Booking Fees
No booking fee online or in person. Telephone booking fee applies.

Content warnings
Themes of mental health struggles, bullying and abuse of power.  

 Match Day
Finsbury Park station and the surrounding area can get very busy when Arsenal play at home. These days are highlighted on the schedule.

Latecomers may not be admitted.

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