Fires on the Plain
Setagaya-Silk (Japan)
Experience a bold theatrical adaptation of one of Japan’s most powerful
war novels: Ōoka Shōhei’s classic Fires on the Plain reimagined for the
stage. This solo performance brings to life the harrowing journey of a
soldier lost in the chaos of World War II. Through multiple roles, one
actor explores the depths of war, solitude, and human survival. Explores
themes of faith, dignity and humanity through the loneliness, hunger and
moral dilemma of the Philippine front. A visceral, intimate take on
Ooka’s classic, confronting the darkness of war with haunting clarity.
Original
Text by | Ōoka Shōhei
Adapted and Directed by | Horikawa
Honoh
Performed by | Nagai Hideki
Photos by | Igaki Photo
Studio (use courtesy of Toyooka Theatre Festival, Japan)
This is a digital on-demand performance available to view online at any time throughout the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 | After the Fringe, the performance will be continue to be available at www.CtheArts.com
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Theatre
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£10.00 -
25 August 2025 -
85 minutes -
23:30 -
C ARTS | C venues | C digital -
portal – on demand -
12+ (guidance) -
Contains distressing themes
