Nakamura Kichiemon, Nakamura Tomijûrô, Nakamura Jakuemon, Nakamura Shikan, Nakamura Shibajaku, Nakamura Tokizô, Nakamura Kaishun, Nakamura Hashinosuke, Nakamura Fukusuke, Nakamura Baigyoku, Nakamura Kashô, Ichikawa Danshirô, Nakamura Senjaku, Ichikawa Sadanji, Nakamura Karoku

If you plan to go only for one item in this program, we would recommend you either "Ga no Iwai", starring Nakamura Tokizô as Sakuramaru, or the great classic "Kanjinchô" with Nakamura Kichiemon and Nakamura Tomijûrô in the roles of Benkei and Togashi.

Bandô Tamasaburô, Ichikawa Ukon, Ichikawa Danjirô, Nakamura Shidô, Ichikawa Juen, Ichikawa Monnosuke, Ichikawa Emiya, Ichikawa Emisaburô, Ichikawa Shun'en, Ichikawa En'ya, Bandô Shinsha

A great program with the stage giant Bandô Tamasaburô, the young rising star Nakamura Shidô and the dynamic Omodakaya guild (without its master Ichikawa Ennosuke who is still on sick leave but supervises everything from behing the curtain). Kawatake Mokuami's masterpiece "Sannin Kichisa" narrates the adventures of three thieves whose common features are the same first name (Kichisa) and a strong sense of honour. Oshô Kichisa, a bonze turned thief, Ojô Kichisa, a thief who dresses like a young woman to steal people, and Obô Kichisa, an ex-samurai turned thief, are played by Nakamura Shidô, Bandô Tamasaburô and Ichikawa Danjirô. Yoshitsune Sembon Zakura features 2 rarely staged scenes ("Horikawa Gosho" and "Heisoto"). The role of Tadanobu (or the fox Genkurô disguised as Tadanobu) is played by Nakamura Shidô in "Michiyuki Hatsune no Tabi" and Ichikawa Ukon in "Shi-no-Kiri" (it goes without saying that this scene ends with a chûnori, the trademark of the Omodakaya guild). The role of Shizuka Gozen is played in both acts by Bandô Tamasaburô.

Ichikawa Ebizô, Ichikawa Danjûrô, Kataoka Ichizô, Ichimura Kakitsu, Ichikawa Unosuke

Ichikawa Ebizô celebrates his shûmei in the Western provinces, playing the role of the warrior Saitô Bettô Sanemori in the drama "Sanemori Monogatari".

Onoe Kikunosuke, Ichikawa Danzô, Kawarazaki Gonjûrô, Onoe Ukon

A special Kabuki program in the precincts of the Ikutsushima Shrine (performance on its Nô outdoors stage).

Nakamura Kyôtae, Nakamura Matanosuke, Nakamura Umeyuki

A special program, starting with a workshop on Kabuki, followed by "Yagura no Oshichi" and "Matsuô Shimoyashiki" (an unusual extension of the classic "Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami"). The stars of this original programs are all disciples of famous actors. The main venue is the Edo Tôkyô Museum (3~24 September). There is one date in Ôsaka (1 September) and 1 in Nagoya (2 September).

Matsumoto Kôshirô, Ichikawa Somegorô, Kataoka Hidetarô, Kataoka Roen, Matsumoto Kingo, Matsumoto Kôemon, Ichikawa Komazô, Kamimura Kichiya, Ôtani Tomoemon, Sawamura Sônosuke, Sawamura Tetsunosuke

Revival of "Yume no Nakazô Sembon Zakura", an original drama combining Kabuki and modern acting. The main character is the eighteenth century Kabuki actor Nakamura Nakazô I, portrayed by Matsumoto Kôshirô. His son Ichikawa Somegorô plays the role of the actor Nakamura Konozô.

Nakamura Umenosuke, Kawarazaki Kunitarô, Arashi Keishi, Nakamura Baijaku, Segawa Kikunojô, Nakamura Seinosuke, Yamazaki Tatsusaburô, Yamazaki Kyôka, Anegawa Shinnosuke