Stage Play "SWAN" Unveils Main Visual With Hand-Drawn Feathers by Kyoko Ariyoshi
The involvement of original creator Kyoko Ariyoshi in the visual design signals a close creative hand in this stage adaptation of the classic ballet manga.
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The main visual and reading cast for the stage play "SWAN -Ballet cross Reading-" have been revealed. The visual features Hiroe Igeta and ballet cast member Nozomi Iijima, with swan feathers and tutus hand-drawn by original creator Kyoko Ariyoshi. The play runs September 4-9, 2026 at the New National Theatre, Tokyo.
The main visual for the stage play "SWAN -Ballet cross Reading-" puts Hiroe Igeta and ballet cast member Nozomi Iijima at center, but the surrounding swan feathers and tutus were hand-drawn by original manga creator Kyoko Ariyoshi. The reading cast includes Hiroe Igeta as Masumi Hijiri, Eri Murakawa as Sayako Kyogoku, Keisuke Higashi as Tsubasa Kusakabe, Ryo Nishino as Aoi Yanagisawa, and Seiji Fukushi as Alexei Sergeyev. Ballet cast roles have also been announced. Scriptwriter and director Kaori Kobayashi provided comments alongside the cast. The production will be staged at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, Middle Theatre from September 4 to 9, 2026.
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- Comic Natalie 舞台「SWAN」メインビジュアル公開、白鳥の羽やチュチュは有吉京子の手描き