First Performance 04/11/2010
Closing 13/11/2010

Shun-kin returns to the Barbican where it premiered in 2009.

Enter the mysterious world of blind Shamisen player Shun-kin and her devoted servat Sasuke in this performance based on the texts of celebrated Japanese author Jun’ichiro Tanizaki. Exploring the connections between beauty and violence, the production brings to life a haunting love story.

Shun-kin is devised by Complicite, known for its innovative productions including A Disappearing Number.

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