Play! Theatre in Summer

Programs

Theatre Open Days for the Young and Old
From adults to kids, everyone can have fun at ROHM Theatre Kyoto on these open days. Wander freely around parts of the theatre normally off limits to the general public, and also try the backstage tours led by theatre staff as well as special tours for kids with music and dance.

★Open Days
See behind the scenes and in the dressing rooms. (No guides.)
Dates
Saturday 12 August, Sunday 13 August
10:00-17:00
No entry restrictions
Free / No reservations required / No age limit

Theatre Tours
★ROHM Theatre Kyoto Backstage Tour with Theatre Manager
See parts of ROHM Theatre Kyoto normally out of bounds to the public with this tour personally led by theatre manager Yota Kegayama.
Dates
Saturday 12 August
10:30-11:30
Sunday 13 August
13:00-14:00
Recommended for fourth graders and older
Free / Reservations required / First come, first served

★Cosmic Traveling Theatre Tour
This theatre tour is for all ages, from children to adults, and follows a similar event in January that was a big success. Theatre attendants will take participants around the theatre like they are on a journey around space! Along the way, enjoy performances, songs and dance!
Dates
Saturday 12 August
13:00-14:00, 16:00-17:00
Sunday 13 August
10:30-11:30, 15:00-16:00
Free / Reservations required / First come, first served / No age limit

Cool Children’s Disco
Dates
Saturday 12 August, Sunday 13 August
10:00-17:00
No entry restrictions
A kids’ disco appears in the North Hall underneath ROHM Theatre Kyoto! Children become DJs and take part in dance workshops, and the youngsters’ DJ music then becomes the soundtrack for the dancing. Fun summer memories for all ages at ROHM Theatre Kyoto!
Presenter: Masako Yasumoto
DJ: Datakestra
Video: Kotaro Konishi
Design: nidone.works

★Yoga for Parents and Kids
Instructor: Kyoko Nobuchi
A yoga lesson for parents and children. Learn to move your body and communicate, and refresh your mind and body!
For all ages (children and adults)
Fee: free, priority given to reservations
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Please wear clothes that are easy to move in. Yoga mats cannot be used.

★DJ Experience for Children
Create original music with real DJ equipment and help from a professional. Express yourself freely with sound!
Instructor (DJ): Datakestra
For all ages (children and adults)
Fee: free, no reservations required
Duration: approx. 60 minutes

★Children’s Dance Workshop
Fun for all, dancing anyhow you like!
Instructor: Masako Yasumoto (dancer, choreographer)
Ages: 5 and older
Capacity: 30 children
Fee: free, priority given to reservations
Duration: approx. 60 minutes

★Cool Kids’ Disco
Kids and adults, dance with all your body to the groovy music!
DJ: Datakestra
For all ages (children and adults)
Fee: free, no reservations required, no entry restrictions
Duration: approx. 90 minutes

Children’s Book Readings, Performances, Market, and More
Dates
Saturday 12 August, Sunday 13 August
10:00-17:00
No entry restrictions

★Live Performances
Fun music performances by accordion and contrabass duo Umineco.
Saturday 12 August
15:00-15:30
Sunday 13 August
13:00-13:30

★Book Readings
These reading events Za Central river combine children’s books with video, transporting youngsters into the world of the stories.
Saturday 12 August
10:00-10:30, 11:30-12:00
Sunday 13 August
11:30-12:00, 14:00-13:30

★Children’s Market & Bornelund Magformers Play Area
This festival market is ideal for children to explore. It also features a special play area where visitors can try Magformers, a series of magnetic construction kits by Bornelund.
Saturday 12 August, Sunday 13 August
10:00-17:00
Presented by Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books

★Decorate the Milky Way! Washi Dyeing Workshop
This accessible workshop suitable for children lets you dye Japanese paper (washi) with any colors you want. Learn how to fold and apply dyes to the paper. Make your own book covers and more!
Saturday 12 August, Sunday 13 August
10:00-16:00
In cooperation with Katsura
May end early if materials run out.

Look out for fun decorations and more all over the theatre!
Space Design & Decoration: Tonakai Signs
Promenade and all over ROHM Theatre Kyoto
Free, no reservations required

Preview Program

Theatre Tours
As preview events for the summer holidays program, two other kinds of theatre tours are available for different needs.

★ROHM Theatre Kyoto Architecture Tour
An architecture tour by a member of staff from Hisao Koyama’s architecture firm, which led the main planning for the theatre’s renovation work. This is an ideal opportunity for architecture enthusiasts and students.
Dates
Monday 7 August
19:30-21:30
Tuesday 8 August
14:00-16:00
¥1,000 / Reservations required / First come, first served / Not available for preschoolers

★How to Use ROHM Theatre Kyoto
This orientation session is designed for people considering hiring a space at ROHM Theatre Kyoto for an event. Staff will provide information on the facilities and answer questions.
Dates
Thursday 10 August
14:00-15:30
19:00-20:30
Free / Reservations required / First come, first served / Not available for preschoolers

Credits

Presented by
ROHM Theatre Kyoto (Kyoto City Music Arts and Culture Promotion Foundation), Kyoto City

Planned and produced by
ROHM Theatre Kyoto

Supported by
the Agency for Cultural Affairs Government of Japan in the fiscal 2017