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New National Theatre Tokyo Announces '20 Stories - Weekend at the Theater' for July 2026

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Published Jun 9, 2026 11:53 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:47 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The New National Theatre Tokyo will stage '20 Stories - Weekend at the Theater' from July 16 to August 2, 2026.
This festival, marking the final project of Artistic Director Eriko Ogawa's tenure, features 20 varied plays performed weekly.
General ticket sales and registration for free performances began on June 9.

The New National Theatre Tokyo will stage '20 Stories - Weekend at the Theater' from July 16 to August 2, 2026. This festival, marking the final project of Artistic Director Eriko Ogawa's tenure, features 20 varied plays performed weekly. General ticket sales and registration for free performances began on June 9.

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Published: Jun 9, 2026

'20 Stories - Weekend at the Theater'

The New National Theatre Tokyo (NNTT) is set to host '20 Stories - Weekend at the Theater' from July 16 (Thu) to August 2 (Sun), 2026. This festival marks the final project of Artistic Director Eriko Ogawa. Inspired by Ogawa's vision to make theater more accessible, the project invites audiences to experience 20 diverse plays, ranging from classics to contemporary works, in a casual setting.

### Event Details - Dates: July 16, 2026 (Thu) – August 2, 2026 (Sun) - Program: A total of 20 short and medium-length plays, presented in weekly rotations over three weeks. - Tickets: General ticket sales and lottery applications for free performances opened on June 9, 2026.

### Pricing - Category A: 5,500 JPY (90–100 minutes) - Category B: 3,300 JPY (40–60 minutes) - Free Performances: Available via advance lottery.

### Family-Friendly Programming Four programs are accessible to children aged four and older: - 'Chocolate Underground' (Category A) - 'Bekkan-ko Oni' (Free) - Storytelling: 'Kuma no Ko Woof' (Free) - 'Gotchin' (Free)

Artistic Director Eriko Ogawa stated, "I hope you enjoy this journey through 20 stories that transcend time and borders, much like opening a bookshelf in the theater."

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FAQ

「20の物語－週末を、劇場で－」の開催期間はいつですか？

2026年7月16日（木）から8月2日（日）までの3週間、毎週木曜日から日曜日まで上演されます。

チケットの購入方法や無料公演の申込方法は？

2026年6月9日（火）より全プログラムの一般発売が開始されました。無料公演については、同日より事前申込制（抽選）の受付を行っています。

小さな子どもと一緒に鑑賞できるプログラムはありますか？

はい、対象の4つのプログラム（『チョコレート・アンダーグラウンド』、『ベッカンコおに』、読み聞かせ『くまの子ウーフ』、『ごっちん』）は4歳から入場可能です。

チケット料金の仕組みはどうなっていますか？

上演時間や作品規模に応じ、5,500円の「A料金公演」、3,300円の「B料金公演」、および「無料公演」の3つのカテゴリで構成されています。

この企画の目的は何ですか？

演劇芸術監督・小川絵梨子氏の任期最後を飾る企画として、演劇にできる限り気軽に触れてもらい、より多くの観客に劇場へ足を運んでもらうことを目指しています。

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