The Beauty of Sound in Japanese Traditional Performing Art 2026
The Beauty of Sound in Japanese Traditional Performing Art 2026 is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. It has 1 performance listed, running from Mon 10 Aug, 18:30 to Mon 10 Aug, 18:30. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Musicians of the Tanaka School invite their audience to discover the comprehensive artistic essence of Noh and Kabuki through live performance. Kabuki musicians perform without a conductor like an orchestra, and the performance unfolds with perfect harmony through tireless repeated practice. The performers will introduce essential background to the pieces as they move through the programme. With Tanaka Denjiro VII, from a famous musical dynasty including his father Kamei Tadao, drummer of the Kazuno School of Noh Hayashi and designated a Living National Treasure.
Details
- Venue: St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
- Space: Nave
- Genre: MUSIC, World music, Traditional
- Country: JAPAN
- Running time: 90 minutes
- Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: There is a permanent stone ramp attached to the north door. The main entrance on Palmerston place can be accessed by a wooden ramp that is temporarily placed over the stone steps. This ramp is not suitable for all wheelchair users so it is advised to use the north entrance. Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp Stairs: 2 - 5 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
4.5 stars If Japanese culture is something that greatly fascinates you, this is an incredible opportunity to witness the best of the best.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Mon 10 Aug, 18:30 — Already performed — £18.00