Samurai and Oiran
Asakusa Kaguwa (Japan)
Step into the vivid world of Japan, where traditional and modern
collide. Through the spirit of samurai and elegance of oiran (historic
Japanese courtesans), brought to life with dance, theatre, taiko
drumming and acrobatics this non-verbal production delivers striking
visual storytelling that transcends language, making it accessible to
audiences worldwide.Performed by Asakusa Kaguwa, a Tokyo-based theatre
company, the show blends cultural heritage with contemporary stagecraft.
Its dynamic, immersive style and flexible omnibus format, means Samurai
and Oira is continually evolving, offering a fresh and powerful
experience for each different venue and audience.
Performed and
Directed | Kazumi Nemoto
Performers | KAGUWA Company
Stage Manager
and Taiko Performer | Shingo
Language Performed without spoken text
Dates 17-23 August 2026 at 14:05
Format Live in-person
-
Dance Physical Theatre and Circus
-
£13.00 - £17.00 -
17-23 August 2026 -
60 minutes -
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora -
main house
