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Upcoming Gekidan Shibaiya Performance

The anticipated 45th theater performance of Gekidan Shibaiya, titled A Passing Night: The Tarumi Family Case, is set to take place from December 26 to December 28, 2025. The venue for this poignant drama will be Nakano Studio Akutore, located at 2-11-2 Nakano, B1, Sun Nakano Mansion, Tokyo.

Ticket Availability

Tickets are now available for purchase through Kanfeti, managed by Long Run Planning Co., Ltd., which is based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and led by representative director Daiko Kurematsu.
For those looking to reserve their seats, you can access the ticket sales directly via Kanfeti's website.

A Brief Overview of Gekidan Shibaiya

Founded in 2002, Gekidan Shibaiya has consistently made waves with its distinctive storytelling and performances. Their previous 44 productions have all featured original scripts written and directed by Saiki Masuda. The upcoming show will be the sixth installment of the Passing Night series, which explores the pivotal theme of death and the varied emotions involved in confronting the inevitable. The narrative intricately weaves together the perspectives and relationships of those involved, inviting the audience to reflect on the unique and profound experience of saying goodbye.

What to Expect

One of the standout features of this production is its commitment to simplicity; there will be no blackouts or elaborate scene changes, allowing the actors to confront the audience for a genuine ninety-minute narrative. Each performance promises to engage viewers to the core, as they witness the nuances of age and time in intense battle scenes that are not to be missed.

This installment also features the return of Yamamoto Araita, who continues to breathe new life into this space as its sole youth presence. Additionally, Chiho Kobayashi, participating in Gekidan Shibaiya for the first time in nearly a decade, joins the cast alongside Saiki Masuda and Toshie Nagai, both of whom share a history from the same theater company. Understanding this dynamic will certainly enrich the experience for attendees.

Summary of the Play

A Passing Night: The Tarumi Family Case focuses on a funeral held by a small-town temple, Daijou-ji, in a northern region of Japan, this poignant drama unfolds as the Tarumi family gathers to memorialize their deceased head, Katsutoshi Tarumi, after the traditional 49-day mourning period. Private ceremonies will commence at 11 AM, catered solely to close family members.

Performance Details

• - Title: A Passing Night: The Tarumi Family Case*
• - Dates: December 26 (Friday) to December 28 (Sunday), 2025
• - Venue: Nakano Studio Akutore, 2-11-2 Nakano B1, Sun Nakano Mansion, Tokyo

Cast Members

• - Toshie Nagai
• - Emi Masuda
• - Ryo Yoko
• - Saiki Masuda
• - Chiho Kobayashi
• - Yamamoto Araita

Production Team

• - Director: Saiki Masuda
• - Stage Manager: Daisuke Udagawa
• - Art: Takayuki Yagihashi
• - Lighting: Tomohisa Shimizu
• - Music/Sound: Yoshinobu Watanabe
• - On-site Management: Haruka Taguchi
• - Photography: Jun Suzuki
• - Promotional Design: Hiroaki Tanaka
• - Video Recording: Tokyo Video Production & Gekidan Shibaiya

Performance Schedule

• - December 26 (Friday): 2 PM & 7 PM
• - December 27 (Saturday): 2 PM & 7 PM
• - December 28 (Sunday): 2 PM
• - Note: Ticket counters open 45 minutes before the show, and the venue will admit attendees 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Ticket Prices (all seats are on a first-come, first-served basis and include tax)

• - General Seats: ¥4,500
• - Student Price: ¥3,500 (Please present a student ID at the reception)
• - Special Kanfeti Offer: ¥1,000 off for Kanfeti members, making seats available for ¥3,500!

As the performance approaches, be sure to secure your tickets and join this deeply moving theatrical experience.