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Arts and Minds For Schools Te Radar's Blog The Inside Guide Review Room

Wed11 Mar 7.30pm

Thu12 Mar 7.30pm

Fri13 Mar 7.30pm

Sat14 Mar 1.30pm

Sat14 Mar 7.30pm

Sun15 Mar 5pm

ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE®

Premium $85

Premium Festival Friend $75

A Reserve $75

A Res Festival Friend $70

A Res Concession $70

A Res Group 8+ $70

A Res Family (2 adults 2 children) $250

B Res $65

B Res Concession $60

C Res $45

2 hrs (no interval)

nostalgia

Ishinha, Japan

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NEW ZEALAND PREMIERE

“A miraculous work that is both artistic and entertaining” – Jun Kobori, Saitama Arts Theater Press

nostalgia is a powerful and engaging tale that combines movement, theatre, dance, voice and an original score in a stunning production. It is a visual feast that traverses the history of the 20th century to offer a theatrical experience that transcends language.

This compelling work evokes the passion, joys and the distress experienced by travellers and immigrants everywhere. Against a backdrop of overscale images, the immigrants travel to new lands. Slowly they emerge from the constraints of their past, to experience the colour, excitement – and despair – of a new South American life.

Just as Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami has created bleak yet magic worlds that resonate beyond Japan, so Yukichi Matsumoto has created an essentially Japanese but universally relevant contemporary theatre style, backed by the music of highly acclaimed improviser Uchihashi Kazuhisa, resulting in a masterwork that defies categorisation.

Founded in 1970, Ishinha has developed a reputation for presenting performances that are much more than any of the elements within them; truly comprehensive works of avant-garde art. Auckland audiences will find the performance of nostalgia in the Aotea Centre’s ASB Theatre both spectacular and enthralling.

Director/Writer: Yukichi Matsumoto
Music Composer/Player: Kazuhisa Uchihashi
International Producer/Actor: Michiko Aoki

Supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan

Presented in association with THE EDGE®

website: www.ishinha.com

nostalgia is getting rave reviews from audiences and critics at Perth Festival - read reviews and interviews with Yukichi Matsumoto in the Review Room.

Master Class with ISHINHA
Ishinha director Yukichi Matsumoto leads participants through a three day intensive workshop on the art of Jan Jan opera. Participants work alongside six Ishinha performers, pulling language to pieces, blending it with music, irregular rhythm and intonation, to create a unique rap like style that replicates the pulse of modern urban life.

When Tue 3– Thu 5 March, 1 – 5pm (Break included)
Where Mau Theatre, Corban Estate,246 Great North Road, Henderson
Tickets $45
Participants must attend all three days.
Bookings essential. Email: workshops@aucklandfestival.co.nz

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