Noh for Everyone: Monthly Noh Lecture Special 'Nishiki-ki' by Young Noh Performers Including Yuichi Otsuki, Kanade Narita, and Rintaro Kawamura – Tickets Now on Sale, with SNS Campaigns and After-Talk

The Monthly Noh Lecture Special 'Nishiki-ki' will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Yaraigaku Noh Theater (60 Yaraicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). Tickets are now on sale via Confetti (operated by Longrun Planning Co., Ltd., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Taigo Kurematsu). Tickets on sale at Confetti Official website https://www.instagram.com/noh_once_a_month As a new initiative to make traditional Noh theater more accessible and immersive, we are holding the 'Monthly Noh Lecture Special.' This performance goes beyond the standard format. The first part features a detailed lecture to deepen understanding of the work, followed by the actual performance in the second part. The content is designed to be easy to understand for first-timers while offering new discoveries for enthusiasts. The featured piece is the fantastical masterpiece 'Nishiki-ki,' where the obsessive attachment of love transcends time. It is a story of the spirits of a man and a woman who died without conveying their feelings, appearing in a world of mystery and depth. Prior to the main performance, a solo recitation of 'Hagoromo' (a simple yet refined form consisting only of chanting and a small hand drum) will be presented. This piece, which condenses the musical appeal of Noh, will set the stage for the main event. Furthermore, after the performance, there will be an after-talk with the performers. Through discussions on the interpretation of the work and behind-the-scenes stories, you can feel the depth of Noh even more. The venue will also feature merchandise sales and SNS-linked campaigns, creating a space for a new Noh experience that breaks away from conventional frameworks. Beyond the image of 'it seems difficult,' we aim to make Noh enjoyable for everyone. This performance is intended to be the gateway to that goal. 13:00 Doors Open / 14:00 Performance Begins [Part 1] Lecture on Noh 'Nishiki-ki': 'Thorough Explanation of Nishiki-ki' 15:00 Intermission [Part 2] Performance Solo Recitation 'Hagoromo' Chant: Yoshimasa Kanze Small Drum: Kanade Narita Noh 'Nishiki-ki' Lead Actor (Shite): Yuichi Otsuki Chorus (Jiutai): Bunzo Otsuki and others Supporting Actor (Waki): Kazuyuki Fukuo and others Interlude Actor (Ai): Yuki Nomura Flute: Hiroyuki Matsuda Small Drum: Kanade Narita Large Drum: Rintaro Kawamura Drum: Masato Kodera [After the Performance] After-Talk 17:30 End (scheduled) What is the Monthly Noh Lecture? The 'Monthly Noh Lecture' is a Noh promotion project regularly held in Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, aiming to make Noh more familiar. Centered on young Noh performers, it features a structure combining performance, explanation, and hands-on experience. It is supported by a wide range of people, from beginners to enthusiasts, for its balance of 'ease of understanding' and 'authenticity.' Incorporating approaches that break away from traditional viewing styles, such as lighthearted talks on stage and introductions to costumes and instruments, it communicates the appeal of Noh from multiple angles. While being held continuously in various locations, it aims to cultivate new audiences and pass on the culture. It also focuses on disseminating information through SNS and video content, proposing new ways to enjoy Noh in the modern era. Event Overview Monthly Noh Lecture Special 'Nishiki-ki' Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 Venue: Yaraigaku Noh Theater (60 Yaraicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) ■Performers ●Monthly Lecture Members Yuichi Otsuki Kanade Narita Rintaro Kawamura ●Shite School Kanze-ryu Bunzo Otsuki Yoshimasa Kanze Atsuo Kanze Hikaru Uzawa Kengo Tanimoto Yusuke Ueno and others ●Kyogen School Izumi-ryu Yuki Nomura ●Waki School Fukuo-ryu Kazuyuki Fukuo and others ●Flute School Morita-ryu Hiroyuki Matsuda ●Drum School Kanze-ryu Masato Kodera ■Ticket Prices S Seat: 10,000 yen A Seat: 7,000 yen B Seat: 6,000 yen U25 Seat (B Seat): 2,000 yen (All reserved seating, tax included) Ticket Site 'Confetti' Ticket Purchase Flow & Confetti Member Benefits https://service.confetti-web.com