[1902 JAPANESE THEATRE PERFORMANCE POSTER].

山口一座公演ポスター. Yamaguchi-itiza kōen posutā.<BR> [Yamaguchi Theatre Group Poster].

[Japan]. Meiji 35 [ 1902]. Stock ID #214563

Striking black and white woodblock theatre poster depicting 18 dramatic scenes accompanied by a list of actors. Folded, a few closed tears repaired on the reverse with archival washi, red chop on reverse causing a little show-through at lower right. Overall very good. 45.5 x 71cm.

Attractive black and white 1902 theatre poster advertising two performances on the 1 January 1902 of the Yamaguchi Theatre Group . The matinee performance, starting at 9am was a patriotic play of five acts titled "Flag Fluttering Wind of Japan". The evening performance comprising six acts began at 5pm and appears to feature various kabuki plays, under the title, "Actors' Temperaments".

The Yamaguchi Theatre Group was a part of the Shinpa (新派)Theatre movement, which incorporated both modern and traditional theatrical themes during Meiji period. This style and theme remains popular up till present day. Interestingly, in this theatre group, actors were all male, playing both male and female roles.

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