Kamishibai Performance: The Great Race!

Recommended for children aged 5+. Shows take place at 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00, and will last for 20 minutes.

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Young V&A

    Cambridge Heath Road
    Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
  • Community Room, Learning Centre

  • Families

    Recommended for ages 5+

  • Free event

Haruka Kuroda ( from the British Japanese theatre company; A Thousand Cranes) present Kamishibai, a traditional form of illustrated storytelling from Japan. Japan follows the Chinese zodiac system: a cycle of 12 years, with each year bearing the name of a different animal. Come and find out how each animal found its place in the race!

Pop-up performance of Kamishibai, a traditional Japanese paper theatre.

Shows take place at 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00, and will last for 20 minutes.

Spaces are limited so attendance will be on a first come, first served basis. This is a families event for both children and adults; no child can be left unattended.

Free, no advance booking. Recommended for ages 5+

This event is supported by TOSHIBA

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