Details

An isolated Japan, swathed in honour and protected by invincible gods, has a very rude awakening in 1853 by western war ships. A lowly fisherman is sent to insist they turn back only to kick start a chain of events that lead to drastic social change. Pulling on Japanese art forms such as Kabuki and Butoh, Pacific Overtures is an epic tale of how the child becomes the master... Welcome to Japan!

Cast/Performers

Ken Christiansen (Reciter), Oli Reynolds (Kayama), Emanuel Alba (Manjiro / Dutch Admiral), Alex Mcmorran (Lord Abe), Marc Lee Joseph (Shogun's Mother / French Admiral), Ian Mowat (Madam / Old Man / British Admiral), Joel Harper-Jackson (Geisha / American Admiral / Sailor), Lee Van-Geleen (Thief / Russian Admiral / Sailor), Matt Jolly (Fisherman / Geisha / Young Boy), Anthony Selywn (Tamate), Marios Nicolaides (Commodore Perry), Joel Baylis (Priest / Geisha / Sailor), Josh Andrews (Priest / Geisha)

Creatives/Company

Music: Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book by: John Weidman
Producer(s): Sasha Regan, Paul Callen
Director: Michael Strassen
Musical Director: Richard Bates
Design: Jean Gray
Lighting: Tim Deiling