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No words.
So it reaches every audience.

UZETSU is a Tokyo-based performing arts company creating non-verbal stage works that fuse taiko drumming, contemporary dance and aerial acts. No translation, no subtitles.

Our flagship work “UZETSU” is built to be recreated with a different cast and designed to tour. We perform in theatres, on outdoor stages (Burj Park, Dubai) and in short-form versions for ceremonies and receptions.

THE WORK
60 min
Running time / non-verbal
8+
8 dancers, taiko, aerial
100%
Live music, no recorded tracks

The Shugendō of the Dewa Sanzan mountains and the worship of Mt. Fuji. The rite of entering the mountain, dying once and being born anew — told through the roar of taiko, bodies trained in Graham technique, and bodies suspended in the air. Green bamboo marks the sacred boundary of the stage; a Fuji-shaped slope, akane-dyed and washi costumes bring real traditional craft into set and costume.

Theatrical premiere February 2026 at Club eX, Shinagawa, Tokyo (360° theatre-in-the-round) — 300 seats sold out on the day. Next: 26–27 September 2026, Performing Arts Base 2026, Tokyo International Forum.

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TRACK RECORD
2026.02 — TOKYO
Theatrical premiere, Club eX Shinagawa

Full-length version in a 360° theatre-in-the-round. 300 seats, sold out on the day.

2025.12 — DUBAI
Burj Park, outdoor special stage

Large outdoor stage. Our first full performance for an international public audience.

2025.09 — NEW YORK
Tokyo American Club performance / New York promotion

Promotional tour in New York arranged by Japan Society.

2025.03 — TOKYO
Prototype at Tokyo Creative Salon 2025

Haneda Airport area, co-hosted with Haneda Future Research Institute.

PROCESS
01
Enquiry

Send us candidate dates, venue and an idea of budget. We reply with performance video and materials.

02
Technical check

From your venue plans we confirm rigging points, height, stage dimensions and sound. Outdoor and non-theatre spaces are welcome.

03
Proposal

Format (full / short / site-specific), touring party size and a schedule, in one proposal.

04
Contract & production

After contract: coordination with local crew, press materials, load-in, rehearsal, performance.

FAQ
Does the audience need to understand Japanese?

No. The work is entirely non-verbal — live taiko and movement only. No translation or subtitles are needed. There was no language barrier at our performances in New York and Dubai.

How long is the show, and how many performers?

The flagship work “UZETSU” runs about 60 minutes with 8 dancers, taiko drummers and aerial artists. A short-form version for ceremonies and receptions is available on request.

Can you perform outside a theatre?

Yes. We have performed on an outdoor stage in Dubai, in a shrine precinct in Akasaka, and on a water basin at Akasaka Prince Classic House. We also create site-specific versions for a given venue.

Our venue has no rigging points for aerial work. Is that a problem?

We have developed a free-standing aerial rig that needs no rigging point. We propose the right set-up for your venue conditions.

Can we get a technical rider and performance video?

Yes — contact us and we will send performance video, materials and technical information.

Have you performed internationally?

Yes. In 2025 we performed in New York (Tokyo American Club performance and a promotional tour arranged by Japan Society) and in Dubai (outdoor special stage, Burj Park).

UZETSU, on your stage.
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