Ken Mai Butoh Performance

Flesh to Ashes/肉体から灰へ。

Duration: 45 min

This work focuses on the body and soul. It is based on the themes of life, death, love, embodying the dignity and profoundness of human beings.

Thoroughly questioning, experimenting and struggling with the body and spirit, the performer senses life and the concept of death, until the body eventually decays and is transformed into ashes by the flames, returning to the earth and water. Embodying this ritualistic act, the performer burns away the ego and desires, becoming ashes, and the remaining soul departs for the sacred beyond.
I believe that at the root of this process lies the energy, embrace and guidance of love, which is said to be the universal consciousness, and I am convinced that the momentary performance contains the secret of eternity. Ken Mai

Performer: Ken Mai

Direction, lighting, and music selection by Ken Mai

Costume by Anna Kushnerova

20th February, 8pm

In addition! Hakko House will be bringing its signature Japanese soul food for a pre - performance sushi meal. Their sushi is gluten-free, ethically sourced, and packed with vibrant, handcrafted sushi - perfect for one, even better shared From 6pm . Must be booked in advance
More information at: https://www.hakkohouse.com/