Ganesh Versus the Third Reich

Back to Back Theatre / Direction: Bruce Gladwin [Australia]
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Ganesh Versus the Third Reich
Date

December 6 (Fri) - December 8 (Sun)

Venue
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Playhouse
Ticket
¥4,500

A rich tapestry of imagery and mythology, this fantasy of Indian god Ganesh's quest to reclaim the swastika is humorous, poignant and enthralling

Veteran Australian company Back to Back Theatre is known for its dizzying use of film, lighting and imagery, and this award-winning production has met acclaim worldwide for its portrayal of the problems of storytelling, performed by a cast of actors with disabilities. The ostensible narrative sees the Indian god Ganesh determined to recapture the swastika, the symbol stolen and abused by the Nazi regime. Can Ganesh get it back from the Third Reich?! But then things start to take a new turn when the "making of" backstory comes to the fore and we learn about the difficulties of the play's creation. This humorous and enthralling exploration of "behind-the-scenes" stories is poignant, beautiful and disarming.

Supported by the Australian Government through the Australia-Japan Foundation which is part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Supported by Australia-Japan Foundation
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Endorsed by the Australian Embassy
In co-operation with the Australia Council for the Arts, Arts Victoria, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Aesop Japan K.K
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Bruce Gladwin
Bruce Gladwin / Back to Back Theatre

Specialises in the development of adventurous theatrical work, working as director, designer an...

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Tickets

Tickets on sale from 10/5 (Sat) 10:00

Reserved seating
Adults: ¥4,500 (Day Tickets: +¥500)
Students: ¥3,000, Under 18: ¥1,000 (advance, on door/ID required)

Available from: F/T Ticket Center (Tel./Online); Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Box Office; Ticket Pia [P Code: 431-143] (Japanese only); Confetti Ticket Center (Japanese only); PassMarket (Japanese only)

Valid for 3 Performance Pass, Overseas Performances Pass, Student Pass, F/T Pass, Pair Tickets

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Schedule

Date Time
12/6 (Fri) 19:00
12/7 (Sat) 15:00*
12/8 (Sun) 14:00*

*Post-performance talk with performers and creative team

Duration: 100 min. (TBC)

The box office opens 1 hour prior to the start of the performance.

The doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.

Performed in English with Japanese surtitles


Workshop

A workshop and symposium will be held on 12/10 (Tue) and 12/11 (Wed). Further details will be announced at a later date.

Access

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Playhouse

1-8-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-5391-2111
2 minutes' walk from west exit of Ikebukuro Station on JR Line, Tokyo Metro, Tobu Tojo Line, and Seibu Ikebukuro Line. (Direct connection to the theatre from exit 2B.)

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Tickets

Tickets on sale from 10/5 (Sat) 10:00

Reserved seating
Adults: ¥4,500 (Day Tickets: +¥500)
Students: ¥3,000, Under 18: ¥1,000 (advance, on door/ID required)

Available from: F/T Ticket Center (Tel./Online); Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Box Office; Ticket Pia [P Code: 431-143] (Japanese only); Confetti Ticket Center (Japanese only); PassMarket (Japanese only)

Valid for 3 Performance Pass, Overseas Performances Pass, Student Pass, F/T Pass, Pair Tickets

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