The Skylark and the Lying Buddha (in Melbourne)

Overview

Australian premiere of Byakko-sha's signature piece, "Hibari to Nejaka" (The Skylark and the Lying Buddha), which had its world premiere in 1983. In 1985, it was awarded the 17th Dance Critics Society of Japan Award for its "contribution to the revitalisation of performing arts by rethinking 'noise' and 'foolishness' from a modern perspective" during its Tokyo performance. It was also enthusiastically received during its European tour.

The video is a compilation of highlights.
It was performed 7 times in September, 1987.

-Spoleto Melbourne Festival

Details

Title

The Skylark and the Lying Buddha (in Melbourne)

Performance creator(s)

Byakko-sha

Direction/Choreography

Composited and Directed by: Isamu Osuka

Venue

Victorian Arts Centre Playhouse Theatre

Performance date(s)

September 1987

Performer(s) and staff

Performer: Isamu Osuka, Sanae Hiruta, Norikazu Sato, Torio Nogi, Norio Imanishi, Hideki Nakazato, Naruhiko Kadowa, Yoichi Mori, Karuko Aiyama, Ritsu Minatama, Tenko Ima, Ine Yatsushima, Kao Arahata, Tsuruko Noguchi, Yukara Nakai
Musume Gidayu Chant: Asanosuke Takemoto
17-string Koto: Kaori Takada
Shakuhachi (Chikuho-ryu Shakuhachi Kaze no Kai): Takudo Fukumoto, Shoho Yoshitake
Lighting Design: Yasuo Daito, Hideya Seki (RYU)
Sound Design: Ayumu Okubo (KWAT), Noa iwamoto
Stage Manager: Toru Ibaraki
Tour Manager: Yumi Hasegawa

Organiser(s)

Organiser: Spoleto Melbourne Foundation Inc.

Genre

Butoh