Punishment by Roses
A performance piece inspired by the life of Japanese writer and activist Yukio Mishima with two performers, four musicians and video
Music: Charlie Barber
Video: Mike Stubbs
Performers: David Hughes, Glenn Davidson
Musicians: Steve Watts (oboe), William Bruce (cello), Noriko Kawai (piano), Simon Limbrick (percussion)
Technical support: Dave Hutton
Produced by the New Arts Consort
Calendar
| 20.08.81 | CARDIFF | Chapter Theatre |
| 21.08.81 | CARDIFF | Chapter Theatre |
| 22.08.81 | CARDIFF | Chapter Theatre |
| 25.08.81 | EDINBURGH | Festival Fringe, University Chaplaincy Centre |
| 26.08.81 | EDINBURGH | Festival Fringe, University Chaplaincy Centre |
| 27.08.81 | EDINBURGH | Festival Fringe, University Chaplaincy Centre |
| 28.08.81 | EDINBURGH | Festival Fringe, University Chaplaincy Centre |
| 29.08.81 | EDINBURGH | Festival Fringe, University Chaplaincy Centre |
| 30.08.81 | EDINBURGH | Festival Fringe, University Chaplaincy Centre |
Reviews
“Using mime and music techniques which are largely a mixture of Noh and its more plebby off-shoot, Kabuki, the performance progresses through the phases of Mishima’s pilgrimage to the ultimate in Samurai glory – the apparent possession lay some higher power goading him to write his life away, to be stoic, masochistic and homosexual sybarite all at once, and to sacrifice his individuality in death for a Fatherland that no longer believes in its Divine Imperial destiny.
The music – played on percussion, piano, oboe and cello, and sometimes using piped bits of Wagner and others – heightens the action sometimes to a terrifying frenzy…a superb piece of work.” The Western Mail, 21 August 1981
“Described as a ‘musical theatre spectacle’ and subtitled A paean for Yukio Mishima this production stunningly evokes the life of the Japanese novelist. The haunting music is written by Charlie Barber for percussion, oboe, cello and piano, and its rich texture underscores the dance-mime of Dafydd Hughes and Glenn Davidson. Throughout the performance a simultaneous video recording by Mike Stubbs provides counterpoint to the action.” Robbie Dinwoodie, The Scotsman, 29 August 1981
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