Usagi Yojimbo by Stan Sakai, Southwark Playhouse
Try something different this Christmas by following the adventures of Miyamoto Usagi, a 17th century samurai rabbit, at Southwark Playhouse.
Copyright Stan Sakai 2006
This is Christmas entertainment for the kids with a unique twist. Southwark Playhouse presents Usagi Yojimbo, the adventures of a 17th century Japanese rabbit lifted from Stan Sakai’s comic book series onto the stage for the first time.
The literal translation of Usagi Yojimbo is ‘rabbit bodyguard’ and the main character, Miyamoto Usagi, is a samurai rabbit based on a real life Japanese swordsman. As young Usagi travels the land on a samurai’s pilgrimage, his adventures combine fighting magical creatures with pottery and kite-craft to make plentiful reference to Japanese folklore and history. These educational efforts earned Sakai’s comic series a Parent’s Choice Award and Usagi was named the 31st greatest comic book character by Empire Magazine in 2006.
This production will mark the 30th anniversary of Sakai’s successful comic book character by combining the rabbit's adventures into one epic saga, adapted for the stage by writer Stewart Melton. Usagi Yojimbo will combine live music and video elements and to create an exciting cultural alternative to panto, so why not treat the family to something new and intriguing this Christmas?
The literal translation of Usagi Yojimbo is ‘rabbit bodyguard’ and the main character, Miyamoto Usagi, is a samurai rabbit based on a real life Japanese swordsman. As young Usagi travels the land on a samurai’s pilgrimage, his adventures combine fighting magical creatures with pottery and kite-craft to make plentiful reference to Japanese folklore and history. These educational efforts earned Sakai’s comic series a Parent’s Choice Award and Usagi was named the 31st greatest comic book character by Empire Magazine in 2006.
This production will mark the 30th anniversary of Sakai’s successful comic book character by combining the rabbit's adventures into one epic saga, adapted for the stage by writer Stewart Melton. Usagi Yojimbo will combine live music and video elements and to create an exciting cultural alternative to panto, so why not treat the family to something new and intriguing this Christmas?
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| What | Usagi Yojimbo by Stan Sakai, Southwark Playhouse |
| Where | Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Elephant & Castle (underground) |
| When |
28 Nov 14 – 04 Jan 15, 7:00 PM – 8:20 PM |
| Price | £16 - 18 |
| Website | Click here to book via Southwark Playhouse |