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The Heart of Bunraku

The art of Japanese Puppetry, Bunraku, also known as Ningyō Jōruri, will come alive in New York on December 1st!

A performance of "Datemusume Koi no Higanoko" - Hinomi Yagura no Dan, one of the most famous puppetry scenes, will be accompanied by presentations and demonstrations led by the Puppet Master Kanya Yoshida from the National Bunraku Theater in Osaka. This event will make this ancient art accessible and enjoyable even to those who are encountering it for the first time. This is a unique opportunity to experience and learn about this beautiful and compelling art from Japan. (The program will be presented in Japanese with English translation.)

Supported by Toshiba International Foundation and The Japan Foundation New York 



THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - NO TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR



Date: Saturday December 1st.

Time: 7:30-9:30PM

Venue: The Theater at St. Jean

184 E. 76th Street New York, NY 10021

Tickets:$20-35

Tickets are sold out

Thank you!

 Online: https://bunraku.brownpapertickets.com

Earlier Event: June 30
THE HEART OF BUNRAKU IN TOKYO
Later Event: May 1
The Blossoming Spirits