«Senju» theater / Sofia, Bulgaria
Playwright: Lyubomira Kostova
Director: Lyubomira Kostova
Artists: Senju Takeda, Mila Dikalova
Music: Maria Mihaylova
Age: 5+
«Issun Boshi» is a performance based on a Japanese fairy tale.
Issun Boshi is tiny, no bigger than a grain of rice! Yet he is smart and brave. He can read and write, and he is learning to become a samurai. With the help of a bowl, a needle, and a friendly koi fish, the Child of the Sun sets off to the great city of Kyoto! There, he finds a job, meets the beautiful girl Hanako, and comes face to face with the terrifying Oni monster.
The performance is a joint project of Bulgaria and Japan, with a special focus on Japanese culture. Audiences will enjoy handmade Takeda puppets, giant marionettes, shadow theatre, original music, and poetry.
The performance is in Bulgarian.