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“The Grasshopper and the Ants”
Director's Program
Sep.22(Sun)14:00
Sep.23(Mon)11:00
Approx. 70 minutes
Reception Open: 45 mins before the show
Doors Open: 30 mins before the show
Performed in Japanese with English subtitles
【All seats unreserved】
Advance Tickets: ¥3,500
Same-day Tickets: ¥4,000
Advance Tickets U25/Student/Disabled Discount: ¥2,500*
Same-day Tickets Disabled Discount: ¥3,000*
U18 for advance and Same-day: Free*
Uzumaku Pass: ¥1,000
Clap Mates*
If there are remaining seats on the day, you can watch the performance for free who aged 19 to 25, or those with a valid student ID.
*Please proof required on the day of the event
This story takes place on the island of Leyte in the Philippines at the end of World War II, when Japan was decisively losing the war.
A Japanese soldier suffering from tuberculosis is given only a handful of yams before being thrown out of his company, even being refused admission to a field hospital due to scarcity of food. Riddled with fear of starvation and enemies, he aimlessly wanders the wild fire and smoke-covered wilderness, but regains his once lost faith as he clings onto life and faces complete solitude. However, the realities he witnesses drives him to despair at every turn, and eventually, his psychological state reaches a breaking point. He is soon reunited with the soldiers he once knew and lived with, but there are facts the Japanese soldier encounters that he struggles to accept.
As he looks back on his past and recalls the truth, he gradually turns insane. Based on an ordinary man’s shocking experience of war, this story by Shohei Ooka questions the nature of murder, cannibalism, faith, and war, illustrating the consciousness and madness of humanity.
This representative work of war literature is directed by Honoh Horikawa and stars Hideki Nagai, who has captivated many with his powerful presence in numerous productions.
Together, they create a remarkable one-person show.
Wheelchair Seats
For wheelchair seats, or the person requests to be accompanied by a caregiver.
Before purchasing tickets, please inquire at the Festival Center counter or fill out the inquiry form.
Childcare Services (Reservation Required)
Date: All Performances
Childcare services will be provided free of charge. For details, please click here.
No admission for preschoolers