New National Theatre, Tokyo: The Pit1 Chome-1-1 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0071, Japan
Dates/times in Tokyo time zone
| Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 19:00 |
| Thursday 26 March 2026 | 19:00 |
| Saturday 28 March 2026 | 13:00 |
| Saturday 28 March 2026 | 18:00 |
| Sunday 29 March 2026 | 14:00 |
Programme
| Friends of Forsythe (Japanese premiere) | Music: Various Choreography: William Forsythe, Rauf «Rubberlegz» Yasit, Lex Ishimoto, Riley Watts, Brigel Gjoka, Aidan Carberry, Jordan Johnson |
Performers
| Rauf «Rubberlegz» Yasit | Dancer |
| Lex Ishimoto | Dancer |
| Riley Watts | Dancer |
| Brigel Gjoka | Dancer |
| Aidan Carberry | Dancer |
| Jordan Johnson | Dancer |
In Friends of Forsythe, renowned choreographer William Forsythe collaborates with up-and-coming artists to create an experimental showcase of diversity and possibilities through physical communication on stage. It first premiered at the ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe in Germany. This work explores the origins of folk dance, hip hop and ballet, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and languages of the dancers through their physical communication on stage. In a captivating dialogue, the performers delve into the similarities and differences of these dance styles, celebrating the unique ways in which each style can be embraced and evolved.
