Program
TMT Autumn Selection
Kuranosuke SASAKI solo performance "Jonah"
Updates
An additional performance has been scheduled. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Sunday, September 14, at 10:00 AM. For details, please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre website.
"International Co-production of Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre and Theatre National Radu Stanca Sibiu. Kuranosuke Sasaki's solo performance of a man breaking through lonely darkness and fighting for freedom "
Jonah is a Bibliotic character of the Old Testament who was swallowed by a whale and returned alive. Romanian poet Marin Sorescu wrote a one man play based on this story which is an ode to people who live in a hardship. You will witness the birth of a brandnew peformance and encounter the very essence of theatre. Kuranosuke Sasaki and Romanian legendary director Silviu Purcarete collaborate for the third time after "Richard III" (2017) and "L'Avare"(2022). This production was premiered in late May, tour 6 East European cities and will be highlighted at Sibiu International Theatre Festival at the end of June. Never miss Japan premiere of this unique fruit of international collaboration.
Dates
October 1st (Wednesday), 2025 - October 13th (Monday)
Schedule
Wed Oct 1, 7:00pm ♦
Thu Oct 2, 7:00pm
Fri Oct 3, 2:00pm
Sat Oct 4, 2:00pm
Sun Oct 5, 2:00pm / 6:00pm*
Mon Oct 6, No Performance
Tue Oct 7, 7:00pm ○
Wed Oct 8, 7:00pm
Thu Oct 9, 2:00pm
Fri Oct 10, 2:00pm
Sat Oct 11, 4:00pm
Sun Oct 12, 4:00pm ○
Mon Oct 13, 2:00pm
♦=Preview
○=Portable captioning devices will be available for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing. (Reservation required)
*=Additional performance
Venue
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Theatre West)
Additional info about Runtime: Doors open 30 mins before the performance starts
Runtime: 80 MIN
Performance Language: Japanese
Surtitle Language: English
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Important Information
*Children below school age will not be admitted.
*U29s and high school students and younger tickets are available only at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre box office. (Limited availability and ID required on the performance day)
*If you have a disability certificate or Mirairo ID, you can purchase ticket at a discount rate. For details, please contact the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre box office (0570-010-296; 10:00am-7:00pm except venue holidays.) or visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre official website.
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[All seats reserved / Tax included]
Adult: JPY 9,500
Adult: JPY 9,000 (Preview Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 7, Oct 8 ONLY)
U29s: JPY 5,000
High school students and younger: JPY 1,000
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Profile
Performed by: Kuranosuke Sasaki
Born in Kyoto. He was a founding member of university students’ theatre company, Planet Pistachio.
and had been the main actor. After leaving the company in 1998, he moved to Tokyo and developed his career in various field, appeared in numerous number of theatre, film and TV drama. His major appearances are;
<Theatre> title toles in "L’Avare" (by Moliere, directed by Silviu Purcarete), "The Lion in Winter" (by James Goldman), "RichardIII" (by Shakespeare, directed by Silviu Purcarete), "Bent" (by Martin Sherman), "Macbeth" (by Shakespeare, directed by Andrew Goldberg), "The Shawshank Redemption" (based on Stephen King’s novel), "Love Letters"(by A.R.Gurney), numerous number of Japanese original plays and KABUKI etc.
<Film> title roles in "Samurai Hustle", "We Make Antiques", "Godzilla-1.0" etc and many featured roles
<TV Drama> numerous dramas including period drama etc.
Recipient of major theatre awards and Academy Award in Japan, and Kyoto Culture Award.
Fan site 「TRANSIT」https://sasaki-kuranosuke.com
Directed by: Silviu Purcarete
Silviu Purcarete is one of Romania's most prominent theatre directors with an impressive carrer both nationally and internationally. Studied Nicolae Grigorescu Arts Academy in Bucharest and School of Fine Arts Romulus Ladea in Cluj-Napoca.
In Sibiu International Theatre Festival, one of Europe’s big three theatre festivals, Purcarete’s large-scale, spectacular version of "Faust" draws attention as the annual highlight of the event. He has been invited to numerous festivals around the world including Edinburgh, Avignon, Melbourne, and Montreal. In France Purcarete has been decorated as Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, and in Romania he has been awarded the Order of the Star of Romania. His theatre awards include the Critic’s Prize at the Edinburgh Festival, the Peter Brook prize, and the Dublin Festival Critics Award. He created the three works "Richard III" (2017), "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" (2020) and "L’Avare" (2022) for Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.
Written by: Marin Sorescu
Translation and Rhetoric by: Durian Sukegawa
Directed by: Silviu Purcarete
Performed by: Kuranosuke Sasaki
Set, Lighting, Costume Design by: Dragos Buhagiar
Music by: Vasile Sirli
General producer: Junko Suzuki, Constantin Chiriac
Lighting by: Keisuke Yoshitsugu
Sound by: Hiroyuki Onai
Dramaturg: Kyle Yamada
Interpreter: Ritsuko Kato
Production Stage Manager: Kohki Ura
International Coordination: Mayumi Taniguchi
Production Management: Megumi Kuwazawa
Publicity Design: Yuichi Nagase
Public Relations: Akiko Mori
Plan and Produce: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Teatrul National Radu Stanca, Sibiu
Supporter: Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities (JAFRA)
Sponsor for International Transfer: All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
Cooperator: EMBASSY OF ROMANIA in Japan
Organizer: Tokyo Festival Executive Committee [Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)]
Support: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan Japan Arts Council
Sponsor: Asahi Group Japan, Ltd.
Media Partner: Tokyo Art Beat
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Others
[Tour Information]
＜Kanazawa＞
Sat Oct 18, 2025
Hokkoku Shimbun Akabane Hall, Hokuriku Shimbun Kaikan (Kanazawa, Ishikawa)
＜Matsumoto＞
Sat Oct 25, 2025
Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre – Small Hall (Nagano Prefecture)
＜Mito＞
Sat Nov 1 & Sun Nov 2, 2025
ACM Theatre, Art Tower Mito (Ibaraki Prefecture)
＜Yamaguchi＞
Sat Nov 8 & Sun Nov 9, 2025
Studio A, Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media (YCAM) (Yamaguchi Prefecture)
＜Osaka＞
Sat Nov 22 – Mon Nov 24 (Mon public holiday), 2025
TT Hall, COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA (Osaka Castle Park, Osaka)
Inquiries
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Box Office +81 -570-010-296
10:00am to 7:00pm (except venue holidays)