Star-Studded Shakespeare: Mansai Nomura and Goro Inagaki to Share the Stage in Upcoming Production of 'The Tempest'
A new staging of William Shakespeare's late romance masterpiece The Tempest has been announced for February 2027 as part of Bunkamura Production's "DISCOVER WORLD THEATRE vol.18." Directed by acclaimed British director Simon Godwin, the production marks the monumental first collaboration between renowned Kyogen master Mansai Nomura and popular actor Goro Inagaki. The unveiling of this stellar cast has already sparked widespread excitement and anticipation across social media. Mansai Nomura will portray Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan stranded on an isolated island, while Goro Inagaki takes on the role of Ariel, the airy spirit bound in servitude to Prospero who yearns for freedom. The dynamic and mystical interplay between these two accomplished performers, each possessing an immense stage presence, is poised to be the centerpiece of the production. Additionally, actress Mizuki Yamashita has been cast as Prospero's daughter, Miranda. This role marks Yamashita...