This video is a reflection On my first ever Kabuki make-up lesson, Which took place four months ago During my December visit to Tokyo....

The ancient myth of Icarus, with its timeless themes of ambition and hubris, has found an emotionally evocative interpretation in Rhys...

Welcome on the flower path, The show that journeys through Japanese art. On the Hanamichi you will find Ancient artforms of different...

Portrait of choreographer and artistic director, Crystal Pite. Copyright unknown. Today is World Ballet Day (1st November 2024), so in...

A master of Noh mask-making, Kitazawa Hideta preserves tradition while embracing artistry, offering profound insights into this ancient art.

Kabuki Kimono at the Ashmolean Museum showcases Bandō Tamasaburō's exquisite costumes, blending tradition, artistry, and cultural heritage.

Explore the fusion of Schubert's Winterreise and Kabuki theatre in Spring Snow, an innovative, ground-breaking new music-theatre production.

Explore the life and legacy of Yukio Mishima—literary genius, cultural icon, and enigmatic artist—on the 50th anniversary of his death.

Entrances and exits—symbols of life's fleeting beauty—come alive on the hanamichi, Kabuki's flower path, blending art, time, and space.

Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII, renown Kabuki actor, blends tradition and innovation, embodying resilience, artistry, and legacy on the global stage.

Tamasaburo Bando V, legendary onnagata actor, redefines Kabuki with unparalleled grace, blending tradition, innovation, and unique artistry.

Interview with Hibiki Ichikawa, UK's only pro shamisen musician on his journey, creative process, and fusion of tradition with modern style.

Reflecting on the Reiwa era, art's evolution, Kabuki’s allure, and how friction fuels radical change in challenging and precarious times.