Category Archive Browsing Category: Interviews

In a 20-minute interview with Justin Davis on Retrospective Podcast, Chris talks about coming to Japan, writing the books, theatre in lockdown, Black Stripe Theatre and much more.

In today’s cut-throat and ruthless society, it is important to pay attention to the efforts of those dedicated not necessarily to financial gain but to more meaningful gain.

Theatre takes place onstage and behind-the-scenes and there can be many highs and lows to working on productions.

Theatre is a way of life and a labor of love, yet worthwhile in the rewards it brings – personal satisfaction and fulfilment and collective nurturing and enrichment.

Between March and July (2018) I took the time to speak to members of four theatre companies to learn more about their background, training, influences, experiences and reasons for creating theatre in Japan.