Kuli-Kala: Revenge of the Samurai at the Stratford Circus Arts Centre from November 24th

If you fancy combining your interest in Japan with a trip to the theatre, and are in the area of the Stratford Circus Arts Centre between Tuesday November 24th and Saturday November 28th, then you may want to check out Kuli-Kala: Revenge of the Samurai, which sees Japan's 30-DELUX Theatre Company perform a story of ninja and samurai for the first time in the UK.

Also of interest to anime fans in particular is the show's soundtrack, composed by Toshihiko Sahashi who worked on scoring Gundam SEED as well as the musical version of Sailor Moon.

If you're curious, here's some more about the show:

KULI-KALA: REVENGE OF THE SAMURAI

An evil Shogun, sword fighting Ninjas, and a Samurai bent on revenge combine to make the sensational musical drama Kuli-Kala. Set in the 16th century in the mysterious Far Eastern country of Zipang, this live-action, anime-style performance tells the story of an enigmatic Samurai and a group of female Ninjas, all seeking revenge against the wicked Shogun who murdered their families.

As the Samurai and the Ninjas struggle to join forces to defeat the Shogun, fast-paced action, superb swordplay and battles ensue! Well known in Japan for their brilliant multimedia effects and flawless ‘Ta-Te’ swordplay, Japanese company 30-DELUX are bringing Kuli-Kala to London for the first time. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these Japanese superheroes live on stage!

With music by Japanese film composer Toshihiko Sahashi, well known for scoring soundtracks to popular Japanese anime including Gundam SEED and The Musical Sailor Moon, along with spectacular costumes and amazing special effects, Kuli-Kala will have you on the edge of your seat with excitement!

30-DELUX Theatre Company from Japan present 
Kuli-Kala : Revenge of the SAMURAI 
a musical drama 
Duration: 90 minutes, no interval

Starring
Junji Shimizu as the Samurai
Masaru Mori as the Shogun
Minami Tukui, Ayumi Shimozono, Sena Kaneda as the female NINJA Warriors 
and Lynne Hobday as the Story Teller

Featuring
“Ta-Te” (Japanese traditional art of “swordplay”) Action!

Live Music 
Maestro Sahashi with JQ Ensemble 
with the guest Koto & Shamisen player Mana Yoshinaga

Written and Directed by Nobuhiro Mouri
Music by Toshihiko Sahashi
Produced by 30-DELUX and LOE

Tickets to see the show range from £10 to £25, and can be booked from the Stratford Circus Arts Centre web site.