Hideki Noda is een gevierd Japans toneelschrijver en theaterregisseur, bekend om zijn innovatieve benadering van het podium. Zijn werken duiken diep in complexe menselijke relaties en maatschappelijke kwesties, waarbij hij een onderscheidende stijl hanteert die humor, poëzie en scherpe observatie combineert. Noda zet zich in om het hedendaagse Japanse theater onder de aandacht te brengen van een wereldwijd publiek, en oogst lof voor de originaliteit en emotionele diepgang van zijn producties.
A new absurd comedy from the team behind the international hit The Bee. Renowned Japanese writer, performer and Artistic Director of the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Hideki Noda paints a portrait of a disconnected family on a self-destructive course in this satirical comedy about consumerism and technology in a `selfie' society.
Facing the harrowing reality of his wife and child being held hostage, Mr. Ido grapples with overwhelming media scrutiny and public curiosity about his emotions. Instead of succumbing to despair, he chooses to reclaim his narrative amidst the chaos. This story unfolds as a poignant and intense satire, exploring themes of tragedy, control, and the impact of media on personal crises.
The arrival of a mysterious stranger in an isolated fishing village sparks fear among the locals, who mistake him for a demon due to his unfamiliar appearance and language. As the villagers plot to eliminate him, only one woman, an outcast herself, extends her friendship. The narrative explores themes of compassion versus suspicion, highlighting the humor and ingenuity in their interactions within a closed community.