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The Poet of Space
A One-of-a-Kind Pantomime
Witness masks that flicker, smile, rage, and tremble with sorrow.
What could freedom be...
Bewildered by the absurdity of life, standing still in sorrow.
Masks brought to life, unveiling yin and yang facets of life, revealing a myriad of expressions.
Experience the artistry of KAMEN, where masks transcend, expressing the essence of life in a mesmerizing 75-minute performance accompanied by live flute melodies.
Save the date for this exceptional pantomime experience that challenges conventions and explores the mysteries of existence. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the poetic journey created by Kiyoshi Shimizu, the maestro of the art of pantomime.
KAMEN” was first performed at La Mama in Shibuya in December 1983. Since then, it has been performed both in Japan and abroad as its lifework, and this is the 180th performance.
In 2010, “KAMEN” was performed in Incheon, Korea and Hong Kong to great acclaim. Sadness and anger crushed by the anxiety and absurdity that lurk in our daily lives. This is a collection of six pieces performed with live flute music, looking at the darkness that settles in our hearts.
KAMEN” is one of Kiyoshi Shimizu's masterpieces as well as ‘The Phantom Butterfly’ performed on the Noh stage.It is a work that allows the audience to fully experience the true joy of pantomime.
KAMEN - Kiyoshi Shimizu Mask Mime Vol.180
Date:
Saturday, May 9, 2025
Time:
Doors Open/ 6:30 PM, Start/ 7:00 PM
*Distribution of numbered admission tickets begins at 5:30 PM
Venue:
Za-Koenji II
2-1-2 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3223-7500
Performers:
Kiyoshi Shimizu (Pantomime)
Yoshimi Ueno (Flute)
Performances:
Marionette
Key
Tightrope Walking
Flower
Ostrich
Itchy Back
Ticket Prices:
General Admission (Free Seating)
Regular Advance: ¥5,000
Same Day: ¥5,500
Under 18: ¥3,000
Ticket Sales:
Lalas Production Co., Ltd.
Kiyoshi Shimizu Mime Works
Confetti Ticket Reservation Center
(TEL/0120-240-540, Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Same Day Sales: May 9, 2025
Available at the venue starting from 3:00 PM
(No sales if advance tickets are sold out)
Born February 1, 1947 in Tokyo.
Studied theater at the Institute of Dramatic Arts since 1966. In 1967, studied under Hiroyasu Sasaki at the Japan Mime Institute and began pantomime activities in Japan and abroad. He has been invited to perform at festivals in Cologne, Amsterdam, Canada, Hollywood, India, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, and many other places.
Based on the European mime tradition, He has absorbed traditional Japanese acting styles to create her own unique style, freely depicting scenery in space with his light and transparent performances.
He has been called a “poet of space” for his many poetic works, and his stage performances filled with humor and pathos have been highly acclaimed overseas. In addition to “KAMEN,” he has attempted to create new masked mimes such as “KANAWA,” and has performed his masterpiece “Phantom Butterfly” on the Noh stage. He is also actively involved in choreographing new kagura (Shinto music and dance) for the Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine.
There were two major turning points in my pantomime life.
The first was when I took the Noh stage, and the second was when I put on a mask.
While it may be ideal to perform freely and unrestrainedly, I have dared to impose restrictions on myself.
Pantomime, which uses no words and basically no stage sets or props, already has restrictions that are different from those of ordinary theater.
Even facial expressions are hidden, so at first I wondered if what I wanted to say would reach the audience.
I was also concerned about whether the audience would understand what I wanted to say.
However, that was my own assumption.
I learned that audiences use their imagination, which is a wonderful ability that everyone has.
Masks, which are said to be “like Noh masks” and synonymous with expressionless faces, have rich expressions hidden within them.
The angle of the mask, the timing and speed of the movements, and the entire body contribute to the richness of the mask's expression,
I felt the power of the masks even more especially after Fujimori Fujio created the masks and began to perform wearing them,
I felt the power of masks even more, and my thinking and awareness of the physical expression of masks changed.On stage, masks are very delicate, rich, and strong in expressing the movements of the mind.
At the same time, if you make a careless move, not only will you lose your facial expression, but you will also have an unintentional expression that will come straight out.
The use of masks made me realize that I had been relying too easily on facial expressions in my own acting.
KAMEN is an irreplaceable and precious work that I have created with a small group of elite producers whom I place my complete trust in.
In particular, the creative surface artist Fujimori Fujio, the flutist Yoshimi Ueno, and the late stage lighting designer Tsujimoto Tsujimoto,
and the late stage lighting designer Haruhiko Tsujimoto, changed me a great deal.
In this short 75-minute performance, I hope to breathe life into these two facets and bring them to life in the world of the piece.
It is my greatest pleasure to be able to spend this intense time with you.
Kiyoshi Shimizu
Za-Koenji II
2-1-2 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3223-7500