(Photo of Riko Nakazono by Simon Richardson)

There will be one last opportunity – well, one last week of opportunities – to see THE MISTAKE in London from October 14th to October 18th at the Arcola Theatre, Dalston. The play will then be put to bed – for who knows how long.  Emiko Ishii performed with me in London in 2023, but now Riko Nakazono has taken over the role of Shigeko, in my play about Hiroshima and the first atomic bomb.  Riko has committed herself to the project in this 80th anniversary year of the atomic bombings and has already been to the USA with me earlier this year, and travels to Japan with me in September to give some bilingual performances of the play.  (More about that soon…)  We then return from Japan to the Arcola to perform the play wholly in English again.  Riko gives a remarkable performance, powerful, moving, utterly captivating.  Do come and see the play – and/or please tell friends, colleagues, strangers – this could be their last chance.  Thank you! http://www.arcolatheatre.com