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Prince Genji

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  6w, 16m

William Cooper

A play in three acts

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Prince Genji

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w, 16m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary
A dramatisation of two volumes from a classic work of Japanese literature attributed to the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. The work recounts the life of a son of the Japanese emperor, known to readers as Hikaru Genji, or "Shining Genji". For political reasons, Genji is relegated to commoner status (by being given the surname Minamoto) and begins a career as an imperial officer. The tale concentrates on Genji's romantic life and describes the customs of the aristocratic society of the time. 
History
Oxford Playhouse, 26th January 1959

In order of appearance:

Prince Genji

Lady Murasaki

First Minister

Lady of Akashi

Ex-Govenor of harima

Ex-Govenor's wife

Shonagon

Ukon

Yoshikiyo

First Secretary

Second Secretary

Third Secretary

Nurse

First Fisherman

Second Fisherman

First Chess Player

Second Chess Player

Messengers

Lady-In-Waiting

Lady-In-Waiting to Murasaki

Priest

  • Time Period Medieval (6th-14th c.)
  • Setting Japan, A.D. 1000
  • Features Elaborate / High Volume Costumes, Period Costumes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

Authors

Author

William Cooper

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