**OPENING SUMMER 2023!**
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 Susan Momoko Hingley & Alexandra Rutter
Directed by Alexandra Rutter
Makoto Shinkai/ CoMix Wave Films
原作：新海誠監督
Adapted by Susan Momoko Hingley & Alexandra Rutter
Directed by Alexandra Rutter
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...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. |
/ LONDON PERFORMANCES:
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. TOKYO PERFORMANCES & TICKETS: https://gardenofwords-stage.jp/ |
London Cast & Crew
TAKAO AKIZUKI I HIROKI BERRECLOTH
SHOTA AKIZUKI I JAMES BRADWELL
REIMI AKIZUKI I SUSAN MOMOKO HINGLEY
SHŌKO AIZAWA I SHOKO ITO
RIKA TERAMOTO I INIKI MARIANO
YUKARI YUKINO I AKI NAKAGAWA
SŌICHIRŌ ITO I MARK TAKESHI OTA
Originally by Makoto Shinkai
Adapted by Susan Momoko Hingley & Alexandra Rutter (Whole Hog Theatre)
Directed & movement by Alexandra Rutter
Producer Shuang Teng
Original music by Mark Choi
Set & costume design by Cindy Lin
Puppets and puppetry by Mikayla Teodoro
Lighting design by Rajiv Pattani
Sound design by Nicola T. Chang
Projection design by Kenny Arakaki
Co Movement Director Iskandar Sharrazudin
Associate Director Caroline Yu
Associate Director Mei Mac
Assistant Director & Reimi Understudy Kat Cleave
SHOTA AKIZUKI I JAMES BRADWELL
REIMI AKIZUKI I SUSAN MOMOKO HINGLEY
SHŌKO AIZAWA I SHOKO ITO
RIKA TERAMOTO I INIKI MARIANO
YUKARI YUKINO I AKI NAKAGAWA
SŌICHIRŌ ITO I MARK TAKESHI OTA
Originally by Makoto Shinkai
Adapted by Susan Momoko Hingley & Alexandra Rutter (Whole Hog Theatre)
Directed & movement by Alexandra Rutter
Producer Shuang Teng
Original music by Mark Choi
Set & costume design by Cindy Lin
Puppets and puppetry by Mikayla Teodoro
Lighting design by Rajiv Pattani
Sound design by Nicola T. Chang
Projection design by Kenny Arakaki
Co Movement Director Iskandar Sharrazudin
Associate Director Caroline Yu
Associate Director Mei Mac
Assistant Director & Reimi Understudy Kat Cleave
