Hide Your Fires: Butoh Lady Macbeth

dance & physical theatre · ren gyo soh · Ages 16+ · Japan

one person show
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BELLA B certified reviewer June 28, 2019
The first Butoh I have ever seen. Amazing! Beautiful and kind of scary in the same time. Loved it!... full review
VERONICA TJIOE certified reviewer June 08, 2019
An arresting and captivating performance by Yokko whose intensity and control pulls you in. It is a gift to watch her move. ... full review
ROSIE GLEN-LAMBERT certified reviewer June 10, 2019
Haunting. Expertly performed. A shining example of a well-done solo show. ... full review
FULYA DINER certified reviewer June 16, 2019
Go see this original piece! It's captivating! Absolutely breathtaking! ... full review
ERNEST KEARNEY certified reviewer June 14, 2019
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 15, 2019
Wow! Fucking. Cool. This is the type of stuff you hope to see at fringe. High production value and incredible performance.... full review
JAY DECATOR certified reviewer June 15, 2019
tagged as: grotesque · dance · intense · japanese · shakespeare
Simply brilliant. A display of raw emotion. Yokko's complete control over her body was captivating. If you enjoy getting to see unique artforms at Fringe, this is a can't miss!... full review
NIKKI MULLER certified reviewer June 17, 2019
tagged as: genius · unparalleled · dance · terror
Absolute genius. You'll never see a more compelling or disturbing Lady M. Everyone else can just go home, because Yokko pretty much nailed it. Amazing, engrossing, unsettling... everything you've wanted this character to be, embodied.... full review
ERIC WEBB certified reviewer June 20, 2019
This extraordinary show features a transcendent physical and emotional performance from actress and Butoh performer, Yokko, as the tormented spirit of Lady Macbeth reflecting back on her life and crimes. The make-up, costuming, choreography, lighting, and sound design are all fantastic as well and perfectly complement the intense performance.... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 23, 2019
Yokko’s expert control of her body kept me captivated the entire time. Paired with Shakespeare’s words and the well-timed sound design, the performance will be burned in my mind for ages.... full review