Yamashiki Kenta | 'Tiger of Malaya - Harimao' / 'Magic Maids' (SHIZUOKA Sekai Engeki Sai 2026②)
An article featuring performances of 'Tiger of Malaya - Harimao' and 'Magic Maids' starring Yamashiki Kenta at the SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026.Summary
The article features performances of 'Tiger of Malaya - Harimao' and 'Magic Maids' starring Yamashiki Kenta at the SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026. These works are part of the international exchange project 'BIOTOPE,' co-organized by SPAC and the Japan Foundation, aiming to foster collaboration between Southeast Asian and Japanese artists. 'Tiger of Malaya - Harimao' is a remake of a wartime propaganda film, featuring Singaporean and Japanese actors, and explores themes of history and representation through a comedy. 'Magic Maids' is a ritualistic performance that connects the imagery of witches and maids to release the energy of oppressed women. The article also discusses the differences in context between the Singaporean and Japanese performances, highlighting how the audience's reactions and historical awareness vary between the two settings.
(Source：artscape)