KIAC

The third version of “Yokai show!!” by a touring troupe Yebisu Daikokuza, led by Butoh dancer and choreographer Daiji Meguro. In 2018, the second version “Yokai show at the Yokai House!!” was created at KIAC and performed in two venues in Toyooka City. Subsequently, the performance has toured in Chugoku and Shikoku regions, and it was highly welcomed. In this new creation of the popular series, Meguro will write, direct,
performs and operate technical equipment all by himself. During the residency, in addition to the creation of movements of Yokai and rehearsals, he will construct the special stage and set and will program lights and sounds, with a view to participation in fringe programs of Toyooka Theatre Festival in autumn and to organizing a tour in Japan.

A touring company “Ebisu Daikokuza”, established by the Butoh dancer and choreographer Daiji Meguro, aims to offer the performances for men and women of all ages.The first version of “Yokai Show!!” became a popular repertory for children and adults, performed for more than 100 times. In Kinosaki, Meguro will create the second version “Yokai Show at the Yokai House!!”. It is a story about the house where Yokais, or ghosts, started to dwell on and its owner troubled by the unpredictable presence of the Yokais. Choreography of the Yokaisʼ movements and design and programming of the lights and sounds will be defined at the residency, and an open performance will be scheduled. The performance will tour all over Japan.