Kenta Yamazaki | Shuntaro Matsubara / Ayaka Ono, Yo Nakazawa Space Noto Blank "The Beautiful and Foolish Scenario of the Sorcerer's Apprentices"
Space Noto Blank's play, written by Shuntaro Matsubara and directed by Ayaka Ono and Yo Nakazawa, explores the theme of multiple intersecting timelines.Summary
This article reviews "The Beautiful and Foolish Scenario of the Sorcerer's Apprentices," the latest work by Space Noto Blank (Suno), written by Shuntaro Matsubara and directed by Ayaka Ono and Yo Nakazawa, performed at the Toyooka Theater Festival 2025. The play begins with the premise that "multiple times flow in this world," examining how individual timelines intersect, suggesting that while they can intertwine, they never fully merge. This production marks the sixth collaboration between Matsubara and Suno and was staged with English subtitles as part of their process toward international expansion. The narrative follows four former students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry who reunite ten years after scattering due to an incident, only to find their timelines fail to converge. The reviewer notes that this theme is interwoven with contemporary issues, such as the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling's transphobia, ultimately emphasizing the crucial act of "talking and listening." The direction is praised for skillfully utilizing the theater space and drawing out the potential of both the script and the actors in a straightforward yet compelling manner.
(Source：artscape)