The Kindness of Lies

Overview

The man is a director. At home, he is husband, father and son. During the production of Oedipus he becomes ill and is hospitalised. Suspecting cancer, he presses his doctors, family and friends to tell him the truth. Amidst lies and cover-ups, he compares his own behaviour with Oedipus'. While perceiving that he is incurable, he tries not to hurt his family's caring.
As he compares himself to Oedipus and looks at death, he comes to tolerate the demeanour and nature of Japan.
At Christmas, he tries to enjoy the moment with his friends and family. Outside the snow flutters, sweeping away the dirt.

- Participated in the ACA National Arts Festival 1988

Details

Title

The Kindness of Lies

Performance creator(s)

Wakamatsu Miki & Tsuda Ikuko Free Dance Performance

Direction/Choreography

Direction and Choreography: Miki Wakamatsu, Ikuko Tsuda

Venue

Yomiuri Hall

Performance date(s)

26 October 1988

Performer(s) and staff

Performers: Miki Wakamatsu, Ikuko Tsuda, Free Dance Company
Composer: Kazuo Yura
Sound Designer: Hachi Okuda
Lighting Designer: Inagaki Katsuhiko
Stage Manager: Sadayuki Inoue, Sota Mori
Stage Designer: Mitsuru Ishii
Costume Designer: Tsuneko Toriumi

Genre

Modern

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