Theatre Training Initiative
Theatre Training Initiative
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2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Butoh and the continuing influence of this Japanese art form on the development of world contemporary performance.
Tatsumi Hijikata's performance of Kinjiki (Forbidden Colours) in 1959 is considered the first ever Butoh performance, and since then Butoh has taken root in all continents of the world.
London Butoh Festival
Celebrating 50 years of Butoh 1959-2009



Butoh related books and DVDs will be available at all festival events
London Butoh Festival is supported by

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Celebrating 50 years of Butoh
Theatre Training Initiative London - www.theatretraining.org.uk
Developing the art of live performance through challenging practice