| Friday 03 July 2026 | 19:00 |
| Saturday 04 July 2026 | 14:00 |
| Saturday 04 July 2026 | 18:00 |
| Sunday 05 July 2026 | 14:00 |
| String Saga (World premiere) | Music: Hisaishi, Joe (b. 1950) Choreography: Naoya Homan | |
| Escaping the Weight of Darkness | Music: Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Fram, Josh Kramer, John Metcalfe Choreography: Jessica Lang |
| National Ballet of Japan | ||
| Maki Nagamine | Set Designer | String Saga |
| matohu | Costume Designer | String Saga |
| Yukiko Yoshimoto | Lighting Designer | String Saga |
| Jessica Lang | Set Designer | Escaping the Weight of Darkness |
| Izumi Yamada | Costume Designer | Escaping the Weight of Darkness |
| Nicole Pearce | Lighting Designer | Escaping the Weight of Darkness |
The National Ballet of Japan is pleased to present a double bill featuring two original works. The first is the long-awaited performance at the New National Theatre Tokyo of a new work from up-and-coming choreographer Naoya Homan, who was formerly a dancer in the National Ballet of Japan. The second is Escaping the Weight of Darkness by Jessica Lang, who has enjoyed impressive success around the world. This is a work that perfectly melds the movements of the dancers' bodies with the sets and the costume designs. Please enjoy all the talent and wonder that this dance company has to offer, inspired by works choreographed for the National Ballet of Japan.