Kwaidan: Japanese Ghost Stories

From the pen of Lafcadio Hearn come two of Japan’s most infamous ghost stories…

In the chilling Yuki Onna, a young woodcutter is spared death by the unearthly snow woman. Then she disappears. But for how long?

In Hō-ichi the earless, the blind musician’s life is in peril after a visit by vengeful samurai spectres. But survival comes at a cost…

York’s Kaminari UK Taiko Drummers will perform specially written and adapted pieces in this unique show. Featuring big-screen narration by Jonathan Goodwin (Don’t Go into the Cellar Theatre Company) and with special guest Michael Graham on koto (Japanese harp) and the atmospheric biwa (Japanese lute).

Narration in English with English subtitles.

“A tour de force of physical power, movement and rhythms” Broadway Baby

“Wowed the crowds throughout Yorkshire and the rest of the UK” York Press

Recommended for ages 12+

Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes including interval