F/T13
Festival Overview
- Period
- November 9 (Sat) to December 8 (Sun), 2013
- Venues
- Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Owlspot Theater, Nishi-Sugamo Arts Factory, Theater Green, Asahi Art Square etc.
- Programs
- F/T Main Program (15 productions, 1 program)
F/T Emerging Artists Program (9 productions)
F/T Open Program (4 programs)
F/T Affiliated Program (6 programs)
Organized by Festival/Tokyo Executive Committee
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Toshima City, Arts Council Tokyo & Tokyo Culture Creation Project & Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), Toshima Future Culture Foundation, NPO Arts Network Japan (NPO-ANJ)
Produced in association with Japanese Centre of International Theatre Institute (ITI/UNESCO)
Sponsored by Asahi Breweries, Ltd., Shiseido Co., Ltd., Bloomberg L.P.
Supported by Asahi Group Arts Foundation
Endorsed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, GEIDANKYO
Special co-operation from SEIBU IKEBUKUROHONTEN, TOBU DEPARTMENT STORE IKEBUKURO, TOBU RAILWAY CO., Ltd., Sunshine City Corporation, Chacott Co., Ltd.
In co-operation with the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Toshima, Toshima City Shopping Street Federation, Toshima City Federation, Toshima City Tourism Association, Toshima Industry Association, Toshima Corporation Association, Ikebukuro Inbound Association, Ikebukuro Hotel Association
- Media Partners
- ART iT, J-WAVE 81.3 FM, SHINCO, CINRA.NET, Bijutsu Techo
- Hotel Partners
- Sunshine City Prince Hotel, Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo, Hotel Grand City, Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro
- Regional Partners
- Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Shopping Street Federation, NPO Zephyr
- PR Support
- Poster Hari’s Company, Nevula Extra Support Co., Ltd. (for F/T Emerging Artists Program)
- Venue Co-operation
- Asahi Art Square (F/T Emerging Artists Program)
Approved by Association for Corporate Support of the Arts
Supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs Government of Japan in the fiscal 2013
From the Organizers
Through its previous five installments, Festival/Tokyo (F/T) has established itself as a leading performing arts festival representing not only Tokyo and Japan, but the whole of Asia, spreading new values in artistic creativity facing up to society today from Tokyo to the world. Many of the works produced and performed there have toured to other cities around the country and also to Asia and the world, influencing the global arts.
This is the sixth edition of F/T and, in order to enhance the festive atmosphere of the city and bring out Tokyo's unique attractions, the programs include numerous large-scale participatory projects in the Ikebukuro area. These include an opening event free for all to attend, flash mobs and outdoor performances, all of which will deepen associations with the local community and businesses, and also increase the permeation and reach of the festival.
The Main Program will once again inquire into the fundamentals of theatre ・drama and fiction, searching for new forms of contemporary narrative. Its line-up includes numerous works exploring new formats to tell stories that respond to changes in social conditions, and works that re-interpret classical texts and myths from the contexts of today.
The Emerging Artists Program, taking place for the fourth time, has now become the leading platform of its kind, a stepping stone for younger artists to enter mainstream recognition. This year sees nine companies and artists from six countries and regions, selected from 137 applicants from across Asia, and will be an opportunity for sharing dialogue and critique with the next generation embodying Asian diversity.
Via these initiatives, Festival/Tokyo aspires to disseminate the cultural appeal and presence of Tokyo out into Asia and the world, and contribute to improving and enlivening the creative potential of the city's residents.
Festival/Tokyo Organizers