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  • Venue Peacock Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 30 May 2026
  • Running time 2 hours (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 5+. Under 5s will not be admitted

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan returned to London with Hito no Chikara – The Power of Human Strength. A visceral new production of raw rhythm, synchronised movement, and staggering endurance.

Following acclaimed runs in 2019 and 2024, the company brought their signature Japanese taiko mastery back to the Peacock Theatre—fusing centuries-old tradition with an electrifying physical presence.

Watch as towering drums are met with force and precision, sending rhythms that layer and surge through the stalls. The performers move as one; every beat is timed, every silence deliberate. This is high-impact live performance: loud, physical, and deeply felt. The energy doesn’t just fill the theatre—it hits you.

Hito no Chikara explores the resilience of the human spirit in a digital world, finding connection through the shared, raw energy of the pulse.

Yamato – The Drummers of Japan played from 12 to 30 May 2026 at the Peacock Theatre in London.

What is The Drummers of Japan show about?

Confronting a world transformed by technology, Hito no Chikara asks: what remains uniquely human? With every strike of the taiko, the performers channel resilience, passion, and the heartbeat that binds us all.

Featuring explosive drumming, breathtaking choreography, and the unshakable spirit of YAMATO’s players. Hito no Chikara is an invitation to audiences to feel the pulse of humanity, be lifted by its power, and celebrate the strength we all carry within.

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Important Notes

Content warning:

This performance features loud drumming and haze effects.

Age Restrictions: 

Under 5s will not be admitted

Note: photos and video from previous production.

Venue Information

Peacock Theatre , Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT

Nearest Tube or Train: Holborn (Central line, Piccadilly line), Temple (District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 501, 505, 521, X68

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Critics' reviews of Yamato - The Drummers of Japan

★★★★★ "Pure energy meets spiritual high" - The Scotsman

★★★★ "Exhilarating, feel­-good… you’ll want to join in" - The Times

Frequently Asked Questions

Yamato - The Drummers of Japan is playing at the Peacock Theatre in London
The running time of Yamato - The Drummers of Japan is 2 hours (including interval)
The age recommendations for Yamato - The Drummers of Japan are: 5+. Under 5s will not be admitted
Yes, Yamato - The Drummers of Japan has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, Yamato - The Drummers of Japan has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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