A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
Prince Genji
Full-Length Play, Drama / 6w, 16m
William Cooper
A play in three acts
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Cast Size
6w, 16m -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Period -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
A dramatisation of two volumes from a classic work of Japanese literature attributed to the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. The work recounts the life of a son of the Japanese emperor, known to readers as Hikaru Genji, or "Shining Genji". For political reasons, Genji is relegated to commoner status (by being given the surname Minamoto) and begins a career as an imperial officer. The tale concentrates on Genji's romantic life and describes the customs of the aristocratic society of the time.
History
Oxford Playhouse, 26th January 1959
Cast Attributes
- Time Period Medieval (6th-14th Century)
- Setting Japan, A.D. 1000
- Features Elaborate/High-Volume Costumes
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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