TMT Autumn Selection"Mary Said What She Said"

TMT Autumn Selection
"Mary Said What She Said"

Overview

: Same-day sales: Tickets will be available starting 60 minutes before each performance at the Playhouse same-day ticket counter, 2F, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.
・One ticket per person.
・Regular price only.

Set on the eve of her execution, this work centers on Mary Stuart, the tragic Queen of Scotland from the 16th century, following her downfall in a power struggle against her cousin Elizabeth I. Through poetic language and striking visuals, we witness the queen’s persistent struggle. A world of solitude unfolds as she reflects on a life shaped by conspiracy and manipulation, giving rise to inner conflicts and emotional turmoil that erupt on stage. Isabelle Huppert's powerful presence meets the story of a willful, principled woman who defied her fate, vividly bringing her to life on stage. This performance is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to witness visionary direction and the pinnacle of acting.

: On Sale Jul. 7 Mon.

Tickets

Reservations for tablets with English subtitles are now closed.

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson is a Texas-born director and stage designer who has powerfully influenced the theater and opera of his generation since the late 1960s. He first rose to prominence with his avant-garde opera Einstein on the Beach (1976), composed in collaboration with Philip Glass, and has since produced a wide range of groundbreaking works in theater, opera, and dance. He has collaborated with some of the leading artists, writers, and musicians of his time—including Heiner Müller, Tom Waits, Susan Sontag, Laurie Anderson, William Burroughs, Lou Reed, and Jesse Norman—and has earned international acclaim as a pioneer of experimental theater and a visionary in the visual arts. His numerous awards include a Pulitzer Prize nomination, the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, and the Olivier Award. He is the founder and artistic director of the Watermill Center, a laboratory for the arts located in New York State.

Isabelle Huppert

Born in Paris, she began her career in cinema and quickly emerged as a leading presence in French and international film. She has appeared in acclaimed works such as ‘The Pianist,’ ‘Une affaire de femmes,’ ‘La Cérémonie,’ and ‘Elle’ as the muse of renowned film directors such as Claude Chabrol, Jean-Luc Godard, Michael Haneke, Francois Ozon, and the Taviani brothers. She has won two Best Actress Awards at the Cannes Film Festival, a Cesar Award, a Golden Globe Award, and other honors. She served as jury president at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival and the Tokyo International Film Festival. On stage, she appeared in Robert Wilson’s production of Orlando, Heiner Müller’s Quartet, Benedict Andrews’ production of The Maids (co-starring Cate Blanchett), and Ivo van Hove’s production of The Glass Menagerie. This is her third production directed by Robert Wilson. She continues to be active at the forefront of film and theatre.

Darryl Pinckney

A writer, playwright, and essayist from Indiana. His representative work, High Cotton (1992), is a semi-autobiographical novel depicting the growth of a young black man from the middle class in the 1960s and won the Los Angeles Times New Writer Award. Through his writings, he provides deep insights into African American history, culture, and identity. He has collaborated with Robert Wilson as a creative partner for many years, writing the screenplays for eight of Wilson’s works, including Orlando (1989) and Dorian (2022).

Ludovico Einaudi

A composer and pianist from Turin. He studied classical music at the Turin and Milan Conservatories. After studying under Luciano Berio, he went on to compose music across a wide range of genres, including orchestral, ballet, film, and theatre. Notable works include “Le onde” (1996), “Divenire” (2006), and “In a Time Lapse” (2013). He has also composed music for numerous acclaimed films, including Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” (2020), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Hirokazu Koreeda’s “The Third Murder” (2017), and Florian Zeller’s “The Father” (2020).

○=Portable captioning devices will be available for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing. (Reservation required)

Reservations for tablets with English subtitles are now closed.

: Doors open 30 mins before the performance starts

: French

: Japanese　Tablets with English subtitles will be available upon request (Oct 12 ONLY)

: 90 MIN (subject to change)

[All seats reserved / Tax included]

S Reserve	JPY 12,000
A Reserve	JPY 9,500
U29s (A Reserve)	JPY 9,000
Side Seat	JPY 5,000
High school students and younger	JPY 1,000

Children below school age will not be admitted.
The performance is recommended for ages 13 and older.
Please note that surtitles may be difficult to view from the front rows.
U29s and high school students and younger tickets are available only at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre box office. (Limited availability and ID required on the performance day)
If you have a disability certificate or Mirairo ID, you can purchase ticket at a discount rate. For details, please contact the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre box office (0570-010-296; 10:00-19:00 except venue holidays.Closed Days
) or visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre official website.
Due to limited wheelchair seating, if you require a wheelchair-accessible seats, please contact the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre box office before purchasing tickets (Advance reservations are required).
Hearing loops (Magnetic loops) will be activated in some seats of the auditoriums during entire programs.
Please note that the event details and the performance information may be subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances.
Ticket resale for profit is strictly prohibited.
Tickets cannot be cancelled or changed except in case of cancellation of performance.
Please check the important information and updates before your visit.
Please note that due to production requirements, entry after the performance has started may not be possible during certain periods, and we may be unable to seat you in your reserved area.

: Now On Sale

Contact information
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
+81-570-010-296
Until Sep 5 10:00am to 5:00pm (Weekdays) From Sep 6 10:00am to 7:00pm (Closed Days)

Organizer: Tokyo Festival Executive Committee [Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)]
Support: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan Japan Arts Council
: FONDATION FRANCO-JAPONAISE SASAKAWA
: With the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Sponsor: Asahi Group Japan, Ltd.
: Sansei Technologies
: Under the auspices of Embassy of France / Institut français du Japon
Media Partner: Tokyo Art Beat
Produced by: Théâtre de la Ville-Paris
Coproduced by: Wiener Festwochen, Teatro della Pergola - Florence, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Thalia Theater - Hamburg
: In association with EdM Productions

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