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INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION 1 - Hirata's plays

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"Songs of Farewell" @ theater Tram,Tokyo Apr.2007

France

2016
“Gens de Séoul 1909” ”Gens de Séoul 1919” (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata　Script Translation(French):Rose-Marie Makino-Fayolle
  • November - 2016 Gennevilliers (Théâtre de Gennevilliers), Cergy(L'apostrophe, scène nationale de Cergy-Pontoise et du val d’Oise)
2014
The Metamorphosis, Android Version (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Original text: Franz Kafka　Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)　
    Translation: Mathieu CAPEL assisted by Hirotoshi Ogashiwa
  • November - 2014, Rouen(Opéra de Rouen Haute Normandie - Théâtre des Arts), Poitiers(Théâtre & Auditorium de Poitiers), Compiègne(Espace Jean Legendre), Arras(ArrasThéâtre) 《Europe tour 2014》
2012
"Three Sisters (Android Version)" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • December - 2012, Gennevilliers (Théâtre de Gennevilliers) Participation in The Festival d'Automne 2012
Android-Human Theater "Sayonara" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Original text: Anton Chekhov　Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata　Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • December - 2012, Gennevilliers (Théâtre de Gennevilliers) Participation in The Festival d'Automne 2012
2010
"Par-dessus Bord"
  • Directed by Arnaud Meunier
  • Adaptation and Artistic Collaboration: Oriza Hirata,Orginal Text: Michel Vinaver
  • June 2009, Tokyo (Theatre Tram) and Kyoto
  • January - February 2010, Paris (Théâtre de la Ville), Caen, Saint Quentin en Yvelins, Blanc Mesnil, Lyon

"Par-dessus bord-Tori no tobu takasa" is Oriza Hirata's adaptation of "Par-dessus bord" by Michel Vinaver, a leading French playwright. "Par-dessus bord-Tori no tobu takasa" was performed in Tokyo and Kyoto in 2009 and then it was presented in 5 venues in France including Théâtre de la Ville in Paris. A collection of both the original and adapted versions was published in French.

2009
"Sand and Soldiers"
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • March – April 2009, Gennevilliers (Théâtre de Gennevilliers)

For this Théâtre de Gennevilliers (artistic director: Pascal Rambert) production, Hirata revised his play for the French audience. The cast consisted of eight French and two Japanese (Seinendan) actors. The Libération referred to this piece and the 2008 Seinendan production of "Tokyo Notes" at the same venue, and defined the 2008-2009 as Oriza Hirata's season, making his career in France as playwright and director established.

Libération 2009/04/03

"Utopia?"
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata, Amir Reza Koohestani and Sylvain Maurice
  • January – April 2009, Besançon, (Centre Dramatique National de Besançon) Tokyo and France tour

Produced by the Centre Dramatique National de Besançon where Sylvain Maurice is artistic director, this piece was then presented in five cities in France and also in Tokyo. Three Seinendan actors participated in this Japanese/Iranian/French co-production. For this international collaboration across languages and cultures, Hirata wrote a new, short piece entitled "Christmas in Tehran," which he also directed.

2008
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2008, Gennevilliers (Théâtre de Gennevilliers) «2008 European Tour»

Seinendan's "Tokyo Notes" was performed at Théâtre de Gennevilliers where Pascal Rambert is artistic director as an official Festival d'Automne a Paris program. It was highly acclaimed, with favorable reviews on the Libération and numerous other media.

Libération 2008/10/14, l'Humanité 2008/10/13

"From S Plateau" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • February – March 2008, Besançon (Centre Dramatique National de Besançon)
    «2008 European Tour»

The first Seinendan production performed as one of the annual programs of a French national drama center.

2007
"Citizens of Seoul 1919"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Franck Dimech
  • September - October 2007, Marseille (Théâtre National de Marseille)

Opening program of the 2007-2008 season at the Théâtre National de Marseille.

"Songs of Farewell"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Laurent Gutmann
  • 2007-2009, 29 cities including Paris and Tokyo

Oriza Hirata wrote "Songs of Farewell," his first play intended for a French audience, for this production by Centre Dramatique de Thionville-Lorraine in which four Seinendan members (three actors and one staff member) participated. Overwhelmingly well-received, this piece was performed in twenty-nine cities including Paris and Tokyo over three seasons. This success marked a new start of Hirata's further collaborations in France.

Libération 2007/05/31, Le Figaro 2007/06/09

2006
"Citizens of Seoul"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Arnaud Meunier
  • October 2006, Paris (Théâtre National de Chaillot), Reims, Saint Quentin en Yvelines, Blanc-Mesnil, Amiens, Belfort

Another production of “Citizens of Seoul” by a French director in 2006, following Fisbach's production in July. Meunier had presented "La Demande d'Emploi" (by Michel Vinaver) at Komaba Agora Theater in autumn 2005 with 4 Japanese actors (3 from Seinendan).

Le Monde 2006/10/21, Libération 2006/10/18

"From S Plateau" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2006, Paris (Maison de la culture du Japon) «2006 European Tour»

The tour marked the second European tour for Seinendan following the 2002 tour of "Tokyo Notes".  It was also the first ever two-week run in France for Seinendan.

"Citizens of Seoul"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Frederic Fisbach
  • July 2006, Avignon and Tokyo (Setagaya Public Theater)

Produced by Setagaya Public Theater in 2005 and invited to the Avignon Theater Festival, one of the largest theater festivals in the world. Le Monde carried an article about this production on its front page and many more newspapers rated the show highly. Hirata became established as a "Japanese Chekhov" or "Chekhov's grandson."

Le Monde 2006/07/23

2004
Staged reading of "Kings of the Road"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Laurent Gutmann
  • May 2004, Paris

This staged reading accompanied the performances of “From S Plateau” in Paris.

2003
"Tokyo Notes"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Danielle Bré
  • April 2003, Aix-en-Provence (Théâtre Antoine Vitez)
"From S Plateau"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Laurent Gutmann
  • February 2003 / May 2004, Strasbourg (Théâtre National de Strasbourg), Paris and Thionville

The production was met with critical and public acclaim. Gutmann had presented “India Song” (written by Marguerite Duras) at Komaba Agora Theater in autumn 2002 with 8 Seinendan actors after a month-long workshop.

2002
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2002, Paris (Maison de la Culture du Japon a Paris) and Aix-en-Provence, with French subtitles «2002 European Tour»

The piece was highly acclaimed by fullhouse audiences including Mr. Olivier Py (playwright, director, artistic director of Orleans Loiret Centre) and Mr. Yoshi Oida (actor).

2000
"Tokyo Notes"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Co-directed by Frederic Fisbach and Oriza Hirata
  • January - March 2000, Brest, Paris, Aubusson and Clermont-Ferrand

Produced in Brest. The first Hirata piece performed in Europe. The production won a number of favorable reviews on major newspapers and theater magazines in France. Three actors (two from Seinendan) and one staff joined the production from Japan. Fisbach had produced and presented “Nous, les Heros” at Komaba Agora Theater (written by Jean-Luc Lagarce) in autumn 1999 as a preparation for this collaboration.

Le Monde 2000/02/17, Libération 2000/02/01

1998
Staged reading of "Tokyo Notes"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Frederic Fisbach
  • July 1998, Saint-Denis (Théâtre Gérard Philipe, Centre Dramatique National de Saint-Denis)

"Tokyo Notes" was chosen as the piece to represent Japan for the French government-sponsored FIFA World Cup-related event, "Du monde entier (From All Over the World)".

Belgium

2008
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2008, Brussels (Théâtre Les Tanneurs) «2008 European Tour»

Two versions sharing the same stage set were presented in Brussels, one by Seinendan and the other by a Belgian cast directed by Xavier Lucomski.

"In the Heart of a Forest"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by The Royal Flemish Théâtre & Transquinquennal
  • 2008, Brussels (April) and Tokyo (September)

Production by The Royal Flemish Théâtre and Transquinquennal. Hirata’s first play in which no Japanese characters appear. Written as a multi-lingual piece performed by both Flemish and French speaking actors.

"From S Plateau" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • March 2008, Brussels (Théâtre Varia) «2008 European Tour»

La Libre 2008/03/13

"Tokyo Notes"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Xavier Lukomski
  • February 2008, Brussels (Théâtre Les Tanneurs)

Germany

2016
HAMBURG STATE OPERA "Stilles Meer"
  • Stage direction：Oriza Hirata　Composer：Toshio Hosokawa　Conductor：Kent Nagano　Set Design：Itaru Sugiyama　Costumes：Aya Masakane
  • February - 2016, Hamburg (Staatsoper Hamburg)
2011
Android-Human Theater "Sayonara" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • September - 2011, Berlin（Grosser Vortragssaal der Museen Dahlem） 《Europe tour 2011》
2008
"From S Plateau" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • March 2008, Trier (Theater Trier) «2008 European Tour»

Denmark

2011
Android-Human Theater "Sayonara" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • November - 2012, Odense(Nordmain)

Russia

2013
"Three Sisters (Android Version)" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Original text:Anton Chekhov　Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata　Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • October - 2013, Moscow(Theatre School of Dramatic Art)

Romania

2010
"Tokyo Notes"
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • December - 2010, Sibiu(CAVAS Research Centre), Craiova(Craiova University), București(National Theatre Bucharest)

Hungary

2014
The Metamorphosis, Android Version (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Original text: Franz Kafka　Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)　Translation: Mathieu CAPEL assisted by Hirotoshi Ogashiwa
  • November - 2014, Budapest(Trafó House of Contemporary Arts)《Europe tour 2014》

Austria

2011
Android-Human Theater "Sayonara" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • September - 2011, Linz(Mariendom Linz)《Europe tour 2011》 Winner of the Prix Ars Electronica 2011,Interactive Art category Honorary Mention.

Switzerland

2009
"The Yalta Conference" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • September 2009, Geneva (Théâtre de l'Usine)

The European premiere of "The Yalta Conference" took place when this piece and "Tokyo Notes" were invited to La Batie Festival de Genève and performed in two different theaters.

"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • September 2009, Geneva (Théâtre St-Gervais)

Two Seinendan pieces, "Tokyo Notes" and "The Yalta Conference", were invited to La Batie Festival de Genève and performed in two different theaters.

2006
"From S Plateau" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2006, Aigle (Théâtre du Moulin-Neuf) «2006 European Tour»

Performed in Japanese with French subtitles.

2002
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2002, Aigle (Théâtre du Moulin-Neuf) «2002 European Tour»

Théâtre du Moulin-Neuf (artistic director: Yves Brunier), opened in 2001, is a small hand-built theater in a village with a population of 2,000.  "Tokyo Notes" was the first overseas production invited to the theater. The production was enthusiastically received by the local audience. Performed in Japanese with French subtitles.

Italy

2012
Android-Human Theater "Sayonara" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • September - 2011, Napoli(Museo di Capodimonte)/ Sant'Arcangelo(City Hall of Sant'Arcangelo, Rabat Grand Theatre) Participation in Napoli Teatro Festival Italia and Santarcangelo Festival
2011
"The Yalta Conference" "Tokyo Notes"　(Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • September - 2011, Napoli(Museo di Capodimonte)/ Sant'Arcangelo(City Hall of Sant'Arcangelo, Rabat Grand Theatre)
    Participation in Napoli Teatro Festival Italia and Santarcangelo Festival
Android-Human Theater "Sayonara" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • September - 2011, Palermo（Splendid Hotel La Torre） 《Europe tour 2011》
2006
"From S Plateau" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2006, Rome (Teatro Vascello) «2006 European Tour»

Performed in Japanese with Italian subtitles.

2002
Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2002, Rome (Teatro Vascello) «2002 European Tour»

Performed in Japanese with Italian subtitles. This production opened the 2002-2003 season at Teatro Vascello (artistic director: Giancarlo Nanni).

Spain

2013
"Three Sisters (Android Version)"
  • Original text:Anton Chekhov　Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata　Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • July - 2013, Barcelona(Mercat de les Flors Sala Maria Aurelia Capmany), Madrid(Matadero)

Ireland

2002
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • September - October 2002, Dublin (The Samuel Beckett Theatre in Trinity College)

Officially invited to the program of Dublin Theatre Festival.

The Irish Times 2002/10/02

United Kingdom

2010
"The Scientifically Minded"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Tim Keenan
  • April 2010, Tokyo (Komaba Agora Theater),Hull (University of Hull)

The Japanese audience enjoyed the English version by the students of University of Hull, directed by Professor Tim Keenan, performed on the very same stage set used in the Seinendan production of the play.

2008
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2008, Hull (University of Hull) «2008 European Tour»
"From S Plateau" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • March 2008, Cardiff and Leeds «2008 European Tour»

The first Seinendan performances in the U.K.

Staged reading of "Tokyo Notes"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata
  • March 2008, Cardiff (Chapter Arts Centre) and London (The Japan Foundation London Office)

Performed by British actors.

U.S.A / Canada

2013
Android-Human Theater "Sayonara Ver.2" "I, Worker" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • January - 2013, Columbus(Ohio State University Wexner Center), New York(Japan Society), Philadelphia(Theatre of The Living Arts), Burlington (Flynn Center for the Performing Arts), Toronto(Berkeley Street Theatre), Pittsburgh(The Andy Warhol Museum) 　《North American Theatre 2013》
2006
"The Yalta Conference" / "Loyal Ronin: Working Girls' Version" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • March 2006, Oklahoma City, Houston, Victoria (Canada), Lincoln (Illinois), Portland (Oregon), Long Island and New York.

Hosted by the Japan Society. These two pieces were performed as a double bill, adding a new repertoire for Seinendan's overseas productions.

Times Colonist 2006/03/12

2000
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October – November 2000, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Victoria (Canada) «2000 North American Tour»

Hosted by the Japan Society. The New York Times carried an exceptionally extensive article on this production.

The New York Times 2000/10/22

Korea

2016
Android-Human Theater "Sayonara" "I, Worker"
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • October - 2016, Daejeon (Catholic Cultural Center Art Hall)
“Gens de Séoul 1909” ”Gens de Séoul 1919” (Seinendan production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata　Script Translation(French):Rose-Marie Makino-Fayolle
  • October - 2016, Seoul(30STUDIO)
2015
"Kings of the Road" "Kings of the Road 2002" (Seinendan production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata (Kings of the Road)　 Co-directed/ Co-written by Oriza Hirata and Sung, Ki-Woong(Kings of the Road 2002)
  • September - 2015 Seoul(Doosan Art Center), Tokyo(Kichijoji Theatre), Hyogo(Kinosaki International Arts Center)
2013
Android-Human Theater "Sayonara" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • April - 2013, Seoul(National Theater Company of Korea, Baik-Chang Theater)
2012
" The Cape of the Moon " (Seinendan production)
  • Written by Masataka Matsuda　Directed by Oriza Hirata
  • September - 2012, Seoul(MyeongDong Theater)
    Participation in 19rd BeSeTo Theater Festival
" Suddenly Married" (Seinendan production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • May - 2012, Busan(KyungSung University)
    Participation in Busan International Performing Arts Festival 2012
"Revolutionists" (Seinendan production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • January - 2012, Seoul(Doosan Art Center) and Mie(Mie Center For the Arts)
2010
"A Long Night in the Tropics"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Park Kun-Hyung
  • May - June 2010, Seoul (Doosan Art Center)

A Korean production of the play, Seinendan and Oriza Hirata's most recent work premiered in Japan in 2008, was presented at the Doosan Art Center.

2009
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 2009, Seoul (Daehangno Art Theater)

Seinendan presented the work as a part of the 9th Seoul Performing Arts Festival/the 16th BeSeTo Theater Festival.

2008
"Northernmost Monkeys"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Sung, Ki-Woong
  • August - September 2008, Seoul (Sundol Theater)

Performed by The 12th Tongue Theater Studio

"The Balkan Zoo"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Sung, Ki-Woong
  • January 2008, Seoul (Arko Arts Theater (Small Theater))

Performed by The 12th Tongue Theater Studio

2007
"The Scientifically Minded"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Sung, Ki-Woong
  • November - December 2007, Seoul (Theater Yeonwoo)

Performed by The 12th Tongue Theater Studio.

2006
"The Balkan Zoo"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Sung, Ki-Woong
  • August – September 2006, Seoul (Theater Hyewadong 1st)

Performed by The 12th Tongue Theater Studio + TOBE Company.

"The Scientifically Minded"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Sung, Ki-Woong
  • July 2006, Seoul (Theater Hyewadong 1st)

Performed at the 10th anniversary workshop of Theater Group Baeksukwangbu.

2004
"From S Plateau"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Shin, Yonghan
  • November 2004, Seoul (Jungho Theater)

Performed by Theater Group Cheongwoo.

"Citizens of Seoul 1919"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Lee, Yountaek
  • November 2004, Seoul (Art Hall Star City)

Performed by Street Theater Troupe.

"Seoul Notes (original title; Tokyo Notes)"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Co-directed by Park Kwang Jung and Oriza Hirata
  • October 2004 / October 2005, Seoul and Tokyo (Komaba Agora Theater)

Hirata, 7 Seinendan actors and one staff stayed in Korea for a month for this production and revised the version performed by PARK Theater Company in 2004.

2003
"Seoul Notes (original title; Tokyo Notes)"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata / Directed by Park Kwang Jung
  • May 2003, Seoul

Adaptation of Hirata's “Tokyo Notes” by a Korean theater company, PARK Theater Company. "Seoul Notes" is situated in Seoul while "Tokyo Notes" is set in Tokyo.

2002
"Sono Kawawo Koete, Gogatsu (Across the River in May)"
  • Co-written by Oriza Hirata and Kim, Myong-Hwa / Co-directed by Lee, Byung-Hoon and Oriza Hirata
  • June 2002 / May 2005, Seoul, Tokyo, Ohtu, Toyama, Kita-kyushu, Kobe and Fujimi

Produced as one of the Year of Japan-ROK National Exchange in 2002 events by New National Theater, Tokyo. Won the grand prix at the 2nd Asahi Performing Arts Awards. The cast consisted of 6 Japanese, including one from Seinendan, and 5 Korean actors who on stage spoke both Korean and Japanese. Hirata's simultaneous conversations method was pursued to the limit with this piece, which was highly acclaimed both in Korea and Japan.

1999
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • October 1999, Seoul (Seoul Arts Center)

Seinendan’s second production in Korea was part of "Japan Week" by the Seoul Arts Center, a national theater that mainly shows contemporary dramas. The subtitle display system developed by Seinendan enabled this production to be in Japanese with Korean subtitles. The set design was a collaborative work between a Seinendan and a Korean scenographer.

1993
"Citizens of Seoul" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • May 1993, Seoul (Post Theater) and Pusan (Say Theater)

Seinendan’s first overseas performance. This production was something of a milestone: The Japanese presenting a work by a Japanese playwright in Korean in Korea. It created a great sensation in the Korean theater scene. Although this was an independent production, the members of Mokhwa Repertory Company in Seoul and many other Korean theater people supported the realization of this work.

Hong Kong

2014
"Suddenly Married" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • March - 2014 Hong Kong(The Black Box Theatre) Participation in The Black Box International Theatre and Dance Festival 2014
2004
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • February 2004, Hong Kong (Hong Kong Culture Centre Studio Theatre)

Officially invited to the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Performed in Japanese with English and Chinese subtitles.

China

2015
"The Metamorphosis, Android Version" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Original text: Franz Kafka　Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
    Translation: Mathieu CAPEL assisted by Hirotoshi Ogashiwa
  • August - 2015 Beijing(Drum Tower West Theatre) 《Asia tour 2014》 In cooperation with The Japan Foundation Asia Center. Participation in Nauluoguxiang Performing Arts Festival
2011
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata　Script Translation(Chinese):Yoko Tamura
  • September - 2011, Shandong(Shandong Provincial Theater) Participation in 18rd BeSeTo Theater Festival
2007
"Kashuson (Lost Village)"
  • Co-written by Oriza Hirata and Li Liuyi / Co-directed by Li Liuyi and Oriza Hirata
  • March – May 2007, Hong Kong, Beijing and Tokyo

Co-produced by New National Theater, Tokyo and The National Theater Company of China as a celebration of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. Theater artists from Hong Kong, Beijing and Tokyo put together all available resources to realize this joint project.

Republic of China

2015
"The Metamorphosis, Android Version" ( Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Original text: Franz Kafka　Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)　Translation: Mathieu CAPEL assisted by Hirotoshi Ogashiwa
  • August - 2015, Taipei(Spring Water Theatre) 《Asia tour 2014》
2013
"Three Sisters (Android Version)"
  • Original text:Anton Chekhov　Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata　Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • August - 2013, Taipei(Wellspring Theatre)

Southeast Asia

2015
"The Metamorphosis, Android Version" ( Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Original text: Franz Kafka　Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)　Translation: Mathieu CAPEL assisted by Hirotoshi Ogashiwa
  • August - 2015 Bangkok(Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts), Malaysia(Dewan Budaya theatre hall),《Asia tour 2014》 Participation in George town Festival
2013
Android Human Theater "Sayonara Ver.2"
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • August - 2013, Vietnum(Worker’s Theatre)
2006
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • June 2006, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta «2006 Southeast Asian Tour»

Seinendan's first Southeast Asian tour hosted by the Japan Foundation.

Australia

2012
Android Human Theater "Sayonara Ver.2" (Seinendan + Osaka University Robot Theatre Project)
  • Text, Direction: Oriza Hirata／Technical Advisor: Hiroshi Ishiguro (Osaka University and ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Lab)
  • August - 2012, Melbourne(Arts Centre Melbourne)
2004
"Tokyo Notes" (Seinendan Production)
  • Written and directed by Oriza Hirata
  • February 2004, Melbourne (The Merlyn Theatre In The CUB Malthouse, artistic director: Aubrey Mellor)

Brazil

2008
Staged reading of "Songs of Farewell"
  • Written by Oriza Hirata
  • August 2008,
    • Campinas (the State University of Campinas)

Performed by students of the State University of Campinas under the direction of a French language teacher.

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