ABOUT "GEAR"
First of its kind in Japan, GEAR is a unique non-verbal performance that stimulates your five senses with a moving story set in the future. Accompanied by impressive stage effects set up using techniques ranging from those used in Kabuki plays to the latest technologies, GEAR is bound to offer you a theatrical experience you will never forget!
STORY
“The miraculous heartwarming and moving rebirth.”
In the wastelands of the future,
personified robots (Roboroids) continue to work in a former toy factory.
And there appeared a doll that was once manufactured by the factory, ”Doll.”
Through the slow comprehension and adaptation of the environment around them,
Roboroids and Doll are able to obtain “curiosity” and “playfulness”,
Bringing them closer to human beings.
And so…
HIGHLIGHT OF “GEAR”
A realistic stage design full of tricks
Winner of the "43rd Kisaku Itou Prize", the only stage design award in Japan, this realistic stage setting by Takahiro Shibata will rile up steam punk fans. In the center, there is a giant fan that could pull the audience seats in if it runs amok!
Experience amazing performances up close
Incredible performances unfold one after another in this arena limited to seats, on a stage so close you can almost touch it. Look out for the wonderful techniques of a world champion break dancer, an international gold medalist mime, a national record setting juggler, and a magician widely featured in the media.
Produced with magical lights and images
Don't miss our productions using the latest technology such as "production mapping", which involves projecting CG images created to fit with buildings and other 3D objects; lasers with up to 16 million colors, and LED dresses with colors easily changed by remote control.
Emotional, nonverbally woven stories
The performers in "GEAR" do not have lines, but instead show emotions through facial expressions and gestures. The characters are wonderfully acted in easy to understand ways, so even small children and foreigners who don't understand Japanese can enjoy it.
Greeting from the director of Gear
Greetings from GEAR
Thank you for coming to see the show today.
I believe the essence of Japanese culture is founded on the Balance and Harmony in the diversity of our environment.
Though we may have diverse backgrounds, we are as intricately connected as mother nature is. In our ever-changing world, to coexist as people aiming for authenticity and to overflow with laughter is a blessing we strive for.
Our Cast and Staff are devoted daily to deliver a prime level quality experience that transcends the boundaries of language and age, sharing a moment with you that is unique to the live theatre setting.
GEARing up for new heights.
From the bottom of our hearts, we are honoured by and thank you for your continued support.
Producer
KOHARA Keito
KOHARA Keito
Director
After experiencing a wide range of sites, from traveling shows by Kanji Fujiyama and Chocho Miyako to the Takarazuka Revue and Shiki Theatre Company to kabuki performances as a technical staff member, gained experience in Europe, mostly in Paris, as the technical director of Susan Buirge, the mother of contemporary dance, for about 7 years. Then, founded "Art Complex 1928" in 1999 as an effort to modernize the architecture of the former Mainichi Newspaper Kyoto branch and transitioned to the role of producer. With a theme of the complexity of art, in addition to theater production, continued activities related to the preparation of the artistic environment, such as establishment of a culture support fund and regeneration of shipyard ruins into "Creative Center Osaka."
Also continues to start up various projects connecting cultural arts to the attraction of guests and revitalization of the city.
In Kyoto, succeeded in exporting Japanese theater content overseas for the first time in November of 2015, and accomplished the 3,800th performance in January 2023 of "GEAR," the first long running content of its kind in Japan.
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