On Saturday, June 28, “Reading Drama Grave of the Fireflies” will be held at Nishinomiya City Yamaguchi Hall.
(Information provided by Kaeitsu & Kagayaki Issue 509 @ Nishitsu SP)
Here it is↓
A reading drama based on Akiyuki Nosaka’s novel “Grave of the Fireflies,” which draws from his wartime experiences, will be performed. It seems it has been held several times in the city before😊
Reading Drama Grave of the Fireflies
When is it?
Saturday, June 28
【1st Performance】Starts at 13:00 (doors open at 12:30)
【2nd Performance】Starts at 16:00 (doors open at 15:30)
Where is it?
Nishinomiya City Yamaguchi Hall (inside Yamaguchi Center)
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 4-1-8 Shimoyamaguchi, Yamaguchi-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
How much is admission?
You can watch it for free〜
Who’s supporting it?
Nishinomiya-born yacht sail bag brand “JIB” is also supporting it〜🙌
Chairman Sugihara and President Matsushita were so moved that they said “We cried our eyes out when we first saw it in 2023…!”, and they’re backing the performance as sponsors〜. The list of sponsoring shops in Nishinomiya is here
You can also support remotely through crowdfunding!
The performers and everyone involved are putting on the show entirely as volunteers, bringing their love for Nishinomiya, anti-war sentiments, and prayers for the souls of the departed.
From Reading Drama Grave of the Fireflies | Hometown Tax Donation Site “Satofull”
If you’re thinking, “I can’t make it, but I still want to support it…” you can do so through the hometown tax donation-style crowdfunding〜💁♀️As of 18:00 on 6/5, 20,000 yen had been raised
▶︎ Satofull Reading Drama “Grave of the Fireflies” Prayer for Peace Project
Donations will reportedly be used for stage setup, sound and lighting, panel exhibitions, and more.
How do you get there?
Using the “Sakura Yamanami Bus” is a convenient way to get to Yamaguchi Hall〜🚍
How to apply
Applications to attend are apparently being accepted by phone☎️
080-1423-5021（Mr. Takeda）
Event details are →here
Finally
This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II, and it looks like the animated film “Grave of the Fireflies” will also air on terrestrial TV on August 15 for the first time in 7 years. Seeing “Grave of the Fireflies” as a reading drama may give you a different way to experience it〜
※Kaeitsu & Kagayaki Issue 509 @ Nishitsu SP, thank you for the information!!
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