Free Online Show: The Spider's Thread
Presented by: Aya Nakamura (produced by Rouge28 Theatre)
Mon 22nd Feb 2021 to Mon 22nd Mar 2021
Price: FREE
Running time: 13 minutes/17 minutes AD
Ages: 16+
London-based Japanese theatre-maker Aya Nakamura takes you into a story about a little kindness and selfish betrayal in a film based on the famous story by Japanese modern writer Akutagawa.
Using the art of Paper Theatre, this short film is cinematically created with collage, hand drawings and photographs, inspired by Hokusai and old Samurai movie posters. The soundtrack has been specially composed by Verity Lane, a British sound artist who has dedicated herself to creating highly visual soundscapes for traditional Japanese instruments.
Drawing together the Japanese tradition of Kamishibai with the Western approach of Paper Theatre, see how this unique meeting will unfold.
Two versions of the show will be available online, with and without Audio Description.
The show will be live from 22 Feb, via the links below:
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Originally commissioned by Folkestone Puppet Festival.
Creative Team
Aya Nakamura: Directing, Image, Puppeteering, Voice, Camera, Editing
Mohsen Nouri: Additional Puppeteering, Voice, Camera
Verity Lane: Composer
Kō Ishikawa: Shō Player
BeiBei Wang : Percussion
EmmersivO: Audi Mixer
Atsushi Tohriyama: Calligrapher
Paul Piris (Rouge28 Theatre): Producer
Eleanor Margolies: Audio Describer
Monika Kita: Editing Consultant
All images copyright Aya Nakamura.
Further information
Recommended for an adult audience.
This show will be available to view for free on our YouTube Channel from Mon 22 Feb and will remain online to enjoy indefinitely.
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You can book offline by calling the box office on 01603 629 921 or emailing info@puppettheatre.co.uk
