Cast announced for new Japanese drama TATTOOER

Emmie Newitt 6 September, 2024, 10:05

The show is part of a season of new UK-Japan collaboration projects featuring up-and-coming Japanese writers and directors.

tattooer charing cross theatre cast The cast of Tattooer at Charing Cross Theatre.

The cast has been announced for TATTOOER ahead of its UK premiere at Charing Cross Theatre.

Directed by Hogara Kawai, the cast includes Leo Ashizawa (Citadel, Amazon Prime), Aki Nakagawa (My Neighbour Totoro, Royal Shakespeare Company), Nozomi de Lencquesaing, and Mao Aono.

Inspired by a short story by Junichiro Tanizaki, TATTOOER is based on the world-renowned Japanese literary figure, and Irezumi tattoos which have attracted worldwide attention as a popular Japanese art form through mediums such as anime and video games. The play aims to promote Japanese theatrical culture in the UK.

The creative team consists of Director and Set Designer Hogara Kawai, Dramaturg and Costume Designer Mao Aomo, Lighting Designer Rob Halliday, Sound Designer Yu Takeda, UK Casting Director and General Manager Danielle Tarento and Producer Umeda Arts Theater.

TATTOOER will run at the Charing Cross Theatre from 14 - 26 October.

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