Toshiki Okada (Theatrical writer / novelist / Chelfitche)
Toshiki Okada, led by the theater unit Chelfitche, continues to present works that capture modern society through unique language and physical expression in cities around the world, focuses on the state-of-the-art blank area west of Nakanoshima. Through research such as interviews on the history of the forgotten tip, he conceived a drama work entitled "West Nohana". We will write down a memorandum of understanding on the concept and publish it on the website.
● 2018-2019 Research Schedule
2/4 Walk around Nakanoshima
2/5 Interview with Mr. Ipponmatsu about the history of the western end of Nakanoshima
We research the river around Nakanoshima and the city of Osaka by boat
Investigate the history of the western tip, such as video materials, old maps, and aerial photographs.
2/6 Research on cultural facilities in Nakanoshima, field survey of the western nose
●Potential for future development
In addition, after researching the history of "west nose", he wrote a Noh-like play called "west nose". We are considering developing this play as a “video theater” work.
Toshiki Okada Toshiki Okada
Born in Yokohama in 1973 and lives in Kumamoto. It is regarded as overturning the conventional concept of theater and is attracting attention both at home and abroad. Major awards include the 49th Kishida Kunio Drama Award in "5 Days in March" and the 2nd Kenzaburo Oe Award in his novel collection "The End of a Special Time Allowed for us". "Yokohama Triennale 2008" artist. Since 2016, he has directed the repertoire work of one of Germany's leading public theaters, Munich Kampashpile, for three seasons.
