The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Waseda University: Special Exhibition 2019

How Crazy, Puppet Theatre!

Exploring puppet theatre, the one-time shocking and radical medium of the masses

Why puppets? With a focus on modern and contemporary puppet theatre in Japan, and featuring actually used puppets and other precious materials, this exhibition explores the role, function, and appeal of puppet theatre throughout the ages.

Tickets

Admission Free
Dates Mid-October – January 2020
Schedule details TBA on the venue website
Venue The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Waseda University (1F Special Exhibition Room) (TBC)
Organizers The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Waseda University, Shinjuku International Theatre City Tokyo Project Executive Commitee
Planning Partner Kohei Kikuchi (puppet culture researcher)
Supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs
Endorsed by Shinjuku City, Zenninkyo, NIHON-UNIMA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette Japan Center)

Inquiries

The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Waseda University 03-5286-1829
https://www.waseda.jp/enpaku/