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Featuring all original compositions and script, in traditions of Japanese music and theatre developed for the modern stage. Premiered in May 2023 at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre in Toronto, Canada; Nae features an exciting international cast from Japan and from across Canada – from British Columbia to Quebec.

Local Toronto born Kokichi Kusano is preparing for his theatrical debut of the production called Nae. Stella Acquisto reports.

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The Dragon King dances to Gagaku style piece Hiryu.

A lone monk enters to melancholy duet of shakuhachi and percussion.

A troubled man contemplates a terrible dilemma.

A mysterious farmer appears in the night.

Adventures await as the Minister and the Monk wander into the swamps at night.

A ghost appears to sing their lonesome song.

An act of selflessness invites unimaginable outcomes.

An ancient power emerges and seeks to settle a score.

The Dragon King dances to Gagaku style piece Hiryu.

The cast take their bows.