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Apr 2026
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Japanese Noh Theatre: Sharing by Noh Perfomers Uzawa Hisa (鵜澤久) and Uzawa Hikaru (鵜澤光)
- Subject
- Japanese
- Date & time
- 06Apr 2026 (Mon)14:30 - 16:00 Free
- Type of Event
- In-person Attendance
- Venue
- HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus Room 804, 66 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
Ms Hisa UZAWA
Born in 1949. Hikaru’s mother. One of the first women to act as a lead performer (shite) in a traditional Noh lineage, Hisa is a prominent member of the Tessenkai branch of the Kanze School of Noh Theatre. She has been designated as a preserver of Important Intangible Cultural Property (commonly known as Living National Treasure) by the Japanese government, a recipient of Kawasaki City Cultural Prize and the Kanze Hisao Hosei University Noh Theater Prize, she has been recognized for her achievements in Noh Theatre, insightful interpretations of the art, and exceptional level of artistic excellence. She has trained under such masters of the Kanze School as her father, the late Masashi UZAWA, the late Hisao KANZE and also the late Tetsunojō KANZE the 8th, who was awarded the Purple Ribbon Medal, a mark of distinction granted in the name of the Japanese emperor. At the age of three, Hisa made her first stage appearance in the Noh play Shōjō , and since then has continued to promote this tradition as one of the only handful of female Noh actors.
Ms Hikaru UZAWA
Born in 1979. Member of the Tessenkai branch of the Kanze School of Noh Theatre. She has trained under such masters of the Kanze School as her mother Hisa UZAWA, her grandfather the late Masashi UZAWA, and Tetsunojō KANZE the 9th. At the age of three, Hikaru made her first stage appearance in the Noh play Oimatsu. Since then she has continued to promote the tradition as one of the handful female Noh actors. She has been involved in numerous Noh performances in Japan, USA, Canada, Norway, Australia, Poland and Brazil, and so on. She has organised events combining Noh with contemporary theatres and dances, as well as other forms of traditional performing arts from around the world. Graduated from Tokyo University of Arts and Music, majoring in Noh Theatre, she has taught Noh Theatre in Senzoku University of Music and Rikkyo University.
- Enquiry
- 37620820 (jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk)
This talk invites participants into the evocative world of Japanese Noh theatre through the lived experiences of acclaimed performers Uzawa Hisa (鵜澤久) and Uzawa Hikaru (鵜澤光), who have each forged distinguished careers in this traditional art form. In this special sharing session, they will reflect on their training, pivotal moments in their artistic journeys, and what it means to sustain a professional life in Noh in the contemporary world. The speakers will also introduce the fundamental elements of Noh performance—including its aesthetics, roles, masks, music, and stage conventions—with particular insights drawn from the Kanze School. Whether you are new to Noh or a long‑time admirer, this talk offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from practitioners and to deepen your understanding of one of Japan’s most refined performing arts.
Moderator: Mr Eric Kwong (HKUSPACE Programme Director)
Language: Japanese with Cantonese Interpretation
Co-organiser: C.C. Wu Cultural & Education Foundation Fund
