Black Lizard (Red Lizard Version) ~ Yoko-Yasu Group Production ~

"The Black Lizard," now in its third production by B.I., is a thrilling action-packed drama adapted for the stage by Yukio Mishima from the original work by Edogawa Ranpo. Since its adaptation into an opera in 1984, its high entertainment value has made it a production enjoyed by audiences of all ages. This time, we’ve added a new psychological drama to the mix, presenting it as a fresh form of entertainment. Last year, we staged “Half-God” (based on the original work by Moto Hagio), which dealt with conjoined twins and received high praise; this production of “The Red Lizard” features the twin sister of “The Black Lizard.” Separated from her sister at a young age through surgery, she was raised in Hong Kong and has since become a master thief every bit as formidable as her sister—though she remains unaware of the secret of her birth. How will the fate of Detective Kogoro Akechi—loved by these two female thieves—unfold…? The story unfolds in this way. However, we have made absolutely no alterations to the sacred original script; the production proceeds strictly as a separate story. Therefore, we believe even fans of Edogawa and Mishima will find it satisfying. In addition to a full cast ranging from the grand prima donna to veteran and up-and-coming actors, the charm of the distinctive and skilled new characters truly shines. And this “Red Lizard Version” will disappear after this one-time performance. The venue is Auru Spot in Ikebukuro, where you won’t have to step outside at all and which is safe even during a typhoon. Please feel free to attend with peace of mind. Furthermore, given the current rise in prices, we sincerely ask that you consider converting any gifts—such as flowers or food—into a donation, even if the amount is small.

Concept, Script, and Direction: Hiroshi Aoshima
Conductor: Kento Takeuchi

●Yokoyasu Troupe●
Mrs. Midorikawa (Black Lizard): Mina Yokoyama
Kogoro Akechi: Tsunemitsu Ando
Shohei Iwase: Kazuto Nakahara
Sanae Iwase: Kyoko Oikawa
Junichi Amemiya: Masaya Fuse
Hina, the Elderly Housekeeper: Michiko Yuri
Mrs. Iwase: Yoko Maeda
Maid, Yumeko: Yumiko Nishimura
Maid, Aiko: Emiko Abe
Maid: Iroe — Miki Maeda
Servant: Yumeo — Kotaro Kurihara
Servant: Aio — Ichiro Negishi
Servant: Iroo — Tomoyasu Ozawa
Street Singer — Minoru Ota
Red Lizard — Keiko Akahoshi
Guardian of the Murasaki House: Yoko Makino
Elevator Attendant: Chie Arai
Akechi Koshiro: Yuya Matsushima
Young Kobayashi: Secret
[Performance Information]
August 26 (Wed)
1:00 PM Start (Doors open at 12:15 PM) Itaboshi Troupe
　Show starts at 6:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM) Itaboshi Troupe
August 27 (Thu)
Show starts at 1:00 PM (Doors open at 12:15 PM) Yokoyasu Troupe
Show starts at 6:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM) Itaboshi Troupe
August 28 (Fri)
11:00 PM (Doors open at 10:15 PM) Itaboshi Group
4:00 PM (Doors open at 3:15 PM) Yokoyasu Group