OFFICIAL EVENT OF THE JAPAN SEASON OF CULTURE IN THE UK 2019-2020

Park Theatre London to host World Premiere of The Garden Of Words as an official stage production based on the Anime from Makoto Shinkai / CoMix Wave Films

TICKETS: www.parktheatre.co.uk

Specialists in Anglo-Japanese stage adaptations, Whole Hog Theatre return after their hugely successful Princess Mononoke to present The Garden of Words. Based on the stereotype-defying film by world-renowned director Makoto Shinkai (your name.), The Garden of Words is a modern Tokyo tale inspired by ancient Man’yōshū poetry. This subtle drama explores invisible disability, loss of human connection in a digital world and challenges us to consider the moral line between platonic and romantic longing. Makoto Shinkai’s subsequent film, Your Name (2016), became one of the highest-grossing anime of all time in 2016.

When a student and an older woman meet by chance whilst seeking solace in a Japanese garden, their mutual feelings of alienation draw them together. But a truth is about to be uncovered. The friendship that could save them might also ruin them…

In a unique Anglo-Japanese collaboration, this world theatrical premiere will be created and performed in London and Tokyo by the UK’s Whole Hog Theatre (Princess Mononoke stage adaptation), and Anime stage production specialists, Nelke Planning (Sailor Moon and Naruto stage productions). A female-led project, the work aims to bring together Japanese and British creatives, encourage diverse new audiences, and challenge stereotypes about Anime and Japan.

This interdisciplinary adaptation delves into Shinkai’s visually emotive story through puppetry, movement and projection art. Performed in English with occasional Japanese.

Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠) is a Japanese animator, filmmaker, and manga artist best known for directing your name. and listed by Variety as one of 10 animators to watch in 2016. An Asteroid (55222 Makotoshinkai) is named in his honour.

LISTINGS

The Garden Of Words

Based on the Anime from Makoto Shinkai/ CoMix Wave Films

Performance Dates

16 July – 15 August 2020

Venue

Park Theatre
Clifton Terrace
Finsbury Park
London N4 3JP

Performance Times

Mon – Sat Evening 19.30
Thu & Sat Matinees 15.00

Ticket Price

Previews £18.50
Full £18.50 – £32.50
Conc £16.50 – £23.50
Child £15 – £20
Park Up Members £10* (16 – 22 Jul)

Box Office

www.parktheatre.co.uk | 020 7870 6876*

*T&Cs apply. Telephone booking fee: 10% (capped at £2.50 per ticket)

Special Performances

Preview: 16 July
Parents & Babies Thu 6 Aug 13.00 £15 (Babies in arms under 1 year go free)

Cast and Running Time

TBC

Suitable for ages 12 and above