[Tokyo] Experience the Asakusa Kabuki Opera Show!

• How will the world-famous opera Carmen be reimagined through the traditional Japanese art of Kabuki?
• With English subtitles, everyone can enjoy the show!
• Karume, an oiran living in Yoshiwara, and Carmen, a free-spirited woman who lived in Spain.
• One was sold into a cage.The other kept running from it.
• Their lives appear to be complete opposites—
• Yet both knew the desires of men, sometimes controlling them, sometimes being controlled.
• They were beautiful, strong—and lonely.
• Though they were loved, what they truly longed for was the right to choose their own destiny.
• What awaited them at the end of that wish— Was it tragedy? Or a proud and dignified end?As these two “Carmens” intersect on this stage, What form of “freedom” will you discover?
• Please enjoy the performance to the very end.

A Spectacle of Tradition and Innovation: Kabuki × Opera – Carmen, the Courtesan of Asakusa Step into a world where the elegance of Kabuki meets the grandeur of Opera. This extraordinary fusion offers a visually stunning and emotionally captivating experience. This time, the legendary Carmen is reimagined in Edo-period Yoshiwara, Asakusa’s famed pleasure district. Carmen, now a Japanese Oiran (courtesan), expresses her passion and fate through the artistry of Kabuki. Performed by highly skilled Kabuki actors, this unique production masterfully blends tradition and innovation. The Crossroads of East and West – Where Art Knows No Borders From exquisite costumes to powerful performances and a musical score that transcends accompaniment, this bold interpretation celebrates the essence of both Kabuki and Opera. Adding to the experience, a witty and engaging audio guide provides insightful commentary with humor, ensuring a language-barrier-free experience for all.