Stage writer Kaoru Kiriko will read Andersen's picture book, and pianist Keipyan will play a mini live piano, toy piano, and toy musical instruments at the Naoshima Town General Welfare Center. December 26th is Christmas Boxing Day. Why not return to your childhood and spend a special time to welcome the New Year, not only for children but also for adults? There will also be a mini workshop in the second half of the event. We look forward to your participation with your family and friends♬

*Performer Profile* Kaoru Kiriko (Kokikaru founder/stage playwright and actor) Born and raised in Kagawa Prefecture. After working as a performer in Osaka, he founded Kokikaru and began presenting his own theatrical works. He also performs live with musicians and painters, and holds picture book reading concerts for parents and children at libraries and other venues.

keipyan (piano and toy instrument player) A pianist and toy instrument player living in Marugame, he started collecting toy pianos because he wanted an instrument that could be played anywhere, like a guitarist. But he's actually a sound fetishist who loves toys and beautiful sounds. His surreal and funny appearance of playing toy instruments using both his hands and feet is completely serious.

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Date: Thursday, December 26, 2019

14:00-15:00 (doors open at 13:45)

Venue: Naoshima Town General Welfare Center Theater Hall

Access: 15 minutes on foot from Miyanoura Port, or 3 minutes by car or town bus

Target audience: Anyone from children to adults (preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian)

*You can leave at any time, and babies are welcome.

Participation fee: 500 yen *Free for those under 15 How to participate: No reservation required, register at the venue on the day

Organized by: Naoshima Art for Children

Atelier Forest Contact: 090-9972-5483 Ogishi