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See Tattooer at the Charing Cross Theatre in London

Internationally acclaimed Japanese theatre company Umeda Arts Theater present the UK premiere of Tattooer.

Inspired by a short story by Junichiro Tanizaki, the world-renowned Japanese literary figure, and Irezumi tattoos, which have attracted worldwide attention as a popular Japanese art-form through mediums such as anime and video games, this play aims to promote Japanese theatrical culture in the UK.

Tattooer runs from 14-26 October 2024 at Charing Cross Theatre London.

Seikichi is a young tattoo artist and former Ukiyo-e artist of high repute. His longtime wish is to “carve his soul into the skin of a beautiful woman” but he has been unable to find a willing partner. The story begins when Seikichi finally meets his ideal canvas…

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Who is in the cast of Tattooer?

The cast features Leo Ashizawa, Aki Nakagawa, Nozomi de Lencquesaing and Mao Aono.

Who are the creative team of Tattooer?

Written by Takuya Kaneshima
inspired by the short story, Shisei, by Junichiro Tanizaki.

Director and Set Design by Hogara Kawai, Dramaturg and Costume Design by Mao Aomo, Lighting Design by Rob Halliday, Sound Design by Yu Takeda. UK Casting Director and General Manager Danielle Tarento. Producer Umeda Arts Theater.

Important Notes

Language: performed in English.

Venue Information

Charing Cross Theatre , The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NL

Nearest Tube or Train: Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176

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