THEATER | 'Apollo,' a new stage production by the dance company The Condors.

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New Production "Apollo" by Dance Company Condors

The latest production "Apollo" by Condors, a dance company led by Ryohei Kondo, who is also known as a dancer and choreographer, will be held on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th at Saitama Arts Theater. A stage where laughter and dance unite is a must-see!

Text by YANAKA Tomomi

Dance, Skits, and Live Music Performed by Men in School Uniforms

Condors, a dance company, presents a diverse stage featuring dance, live music, puppet shows, video, and skits, all while dressed in school uniforms. Many may recognize them from "Salaryman Gymnastics" on NHK General TV's "Salaryman NEO."

The unique contemporary dance company is headed by Ryohei Kondo. He is known for his wide-ranging activities, including choreographing and performing in NODA MAP's "Piper" (written and directed by Hideki Noda), and receiving the 2004 Asahi Stage Art Award Shuji Terayama Prize.

Condors has performed in over 20 countries, and their New York performances were praised by The New York Times as "Japan's Monty Python." This latest performance by Condors, who have fans worldwide, marks their seventh annual appearance at Saitama Arts Theater.

In "Apollo," they showcase passionate contemporary dance by men in school uniforms, along with a variety of other performances. Cheers, hesitations, anger... all are transformed into dance in this intense stage production.

Condors Saitama Performance 2013 New Production "Apollo"

Dates | Saturday, May 18th, 2:00 PM / 7:00 PM

Sunday, May 19th, 3:00 PM

Venue | Saitama Arts Theater Main Hall

3-15-1 Kami-fusa, Chuo-ku, Saitama City

Tickets | Advance General ¥4,500, Same-day ¥5,000 / Student Seats ¥2,500 / Members Advance ¥4,100, Same-day ¥4,500

Ticket Handling

Saitama Arts Theater

Tel. 0570-064-939