Details

Seikichi is a young tattoo artist and former Ukiyo-e artist of high repute. His longtime wish is to "carve his soul into the skin of a beautiful woman" but he has been unable to find a willing partner. The story begins when Seikichi finally meets his ideal canvas... Inspired by a short story by Junichiro Tanizaki, the world-renowned Japanese literary figure, and Irezumi tattoos, which have attracted worldwide attention as a popular Japanese art-form through mediums such as anime and video games, Tattooer aims to promote Japanese theatrical culture in the UK.

Cast/Performers

Leo Ashizawa, Aki Nakagawa, Nozomi de Lencquesaing, Mao Aono

Creatives/Company

Author: Takuya Kaneshima (inspired by the short story Shisei by Junichiro Tanizaki)
Director: Hogara Kawai
Translation: Linda Hoaglund
Design: Hogara Kawai
Dramaturg: Mao Aomo
Costume: Mao Aomo
Lighting: Rob Halliday
Sound: Yu Takeda