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Whole Hog Theatre in association with Park Theatre present the World Theatrical Premiere of
The Garden of Words OLD
IMPORTANT - due to the developing Covid-19/ Coronavirus situation, all remaining shows are POSTPONED indefinately. We apologise for the short notice & inconvenience. For now please wait for a member of our box office team to be in touch in the coming days or weeks. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
“You’ve been living your whole life alone…”
Rainy season. Tokyo. Akizuki is skipping class; Yukino should be at work.
When a student and an older woman meet by chance whilst seeking solace in a Japanese garden, their mutual feelings of alienation draw them together. But a truth is about to be uncovered. The friendship that could save them might also ruin them…
Based on the sterotype-defying Anime by world-renowned director Makoto Shinkai (your name.), The Garden of Words is a modern Tokyo tale inspired by ancient Man’yōshū poetry. The subtle drama explores invisible disability, loss of human connection in a digital world, and the moral line between platonic and romantic longing.
In a unique Anglo-Japanese collaboration, this world theatrical premiere will be created and performed in London and Tokyo by the UK's Whole Hog Theatre (Princess Mononoke stage adaptation), and Anime stage production specialists, Nelke Planning (Sailor Moon and Naruto stage productions). A female-led project, the work aims to bring together Japanese and British creatives, encourage diverse new audiences, and challenge stereotypes about Anime and Japan.
This interdisciplinary adaptation delves into Shinkai's visually emotive story through puppetry, movement and projection art.
Performed in English with occasional Japanese.
Praise for Whole Hog Theatre’s stage adaptation of Princess Mononoke:
“They achieve the seemingly impossible” Anime UK News
“Utterly incredible…” ★★★★ One Stop Arts
“…ambitious and innovative…” ★★★★ The Reviews Hub
Artwork: © Makoto Shinkai/CoMix Wave Films
