Complicite's 2010’s production at the Barbican is ostensibly a story about Shun-kin, a cruel and spoilt 19th-century merchant's daughter, and Sasuke, her ridiculously devoted servant and lover. 

Shun-kin the play, however, presents a whole much greater than its parts.  Jun'ichiro Tanizaki’s writings - though internationally famous and well-loved – are here nothing more than a wire coat hanger supporting a delicately light, intricately woven, fluttering silk kimono.

Enter the mysterious world of blind Shamisen player Shun-kin and her devoted servant Sasuke in the startiling performance based on the texts by celebrated Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki. Exploring the connections between beauty and violence, this powerful production directed by Simon McBurney brings to life a haunting love story. Performed by a Japanese cast, including film actress Eri Fukatsu and celebrated actor Yoshi Oida.

Theatre Témoin's powerful, ambitious JUKAI whisks you away on an action-packed journey with a host of spirited characters.  Set in Japan, near the ‘sea of trees’ at the base of Mount Fuji, interwoven stories lead the audience deep into an ominous stretch of forest, as well as deep into the lives of colourful characters.