A multilingual performance・Language Barrier・Comedy・Hand Sign・Musical drama
"I have to write a love song by the deadline..."
"I don’t understand what you’re saying!"
"Will I make it to my best friend's wedding?!"
Overview
Title
How to Make a Love Song
Dates
October 28 (Tue) – October 30 (Thu), 2025
Venue
SOOO dramatic!
Ticket Sales
On sale from Monday, September 22, 2025
Tickets available at;
Livepocket website
URL: https://t.livepocket.jp/t/ljvcf
Confetti website
URL: http://confetti-web.com/@/howtomakealovesong
Price
¥3,000 (Free seating)
※Please note that children below school age are not admitted.
※As part of the performance, an email will be sent to the address you provided at the time of ticket purchase, both before and after the show.
Handling of Personal Information;
The personal information you provide will be used solely for this performance’s artistic presentation. Your information will be strictly managed and will not be disclosed or shared with any third party without your consent, except when required by law.
※Accessibility information is available on our website.
Running Time
Approximately 60 minutes
After each performance, a “Mingle Time” will be held. (Approximately 40 minutes)
Tokyo Festival 2025 Open Call Program
Supported by Arts Council Tokyo (Grant for Accessibility)
In association with the Theatre Partnership Production of the 8th Edomachi-Taito Entertainment Festival
This project is cooperated in support of the “All Welcome Tokyo” campaign, which aims to create a Tokyo that everyone can enjoy regardless of disability, language, or cultural differences.
Contact
Onpuma
E-mail: onpuma.info@gmail.com
Story
Musician John is heading to his best friend's wedding together with Mickey, who is accompanying him. A heavy downpour strands the two at the airport, while the bride's friend, singer Chieko, finds her bullet train stuck on the tracks—leaving them unable to rehearse the love song they were meant to perform at the ceremony. To make matters worse, the song itself is still unfinished. The bride's younger sister, Emiri, does her best to help, but Emma, staying in Japan on a working holiday, begins to act suspiciously…
Overcoming differences in language and culture, the characters join forces to weave together a love song—even from afar. In this interactive performance, the audience takes part as fellow airport travelers or wedding guests, coming together with the characters to create a single love song.
Creative Team
Concept and Music:
Storyboard:
Dramaturge：
Yuka
Directed by Ei Sugai
Sound Design: Yoshihiro Nakamura
Stage Manager: Momoka Mizusawa（Hakouma Lab.）
Production and Operations: Yuuka Kaneko（Ayame No. 18） ／Yasuko Uchida
Marketing Design: Hiroyuki Kawamoto
Videographer: Luc Yokoi
Web and Captioning: Yu Okuda
Accessibility Consultant: Kaori Hirooka
Technical Support [Information Accessibility]：AISIN CORPORATION BR YYSystem Business Promotion Dept.
Executive Producer: Yu Okuda
Presented by Onpuma
Schedule
October 28 (Tue) – October 30 (Thu), 2025
10/28 (Tue) 1:30 pm / 7:00 pm [Performance with Japanese Captions for Accessibility]
10/29 (Wed) 1:30 pm / 7:00 pm[English Subtitle Performance]
10/30 (Thu) 10:00 am [Performance with Japanese Captions for Accessibility]
Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.
About "Mingle Time"
What is the “Mingle Time”?
Following each performance, we will host a “Mingle Time”, where audiences can engage directly with the creators and performers.
It is a space to share impressions and thoughts about the work, ask questions to the performers, and experience the stage from new perspectives. For audiences, it offers an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the piece, while for the creators, it provides valuable feedback. We warmly welcome not only regular theatergoers but also those who may not often have the chance to encounter theater or the arts.
Light refreshments will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase. Staff will also be on hand to ensure everyone can participate comfortably.
Access
SOOO dramatic!
Soleil-Iriya 1F, 1-11-15 Shitaya, Taito City, Tokyo
Nearest Stations
Subway Hibiya Line, Iriya Station, Exit 1 or 2 (1-minute walk)
JR Yamanote Line, Uguisudani Station South Exit (6-minute walk)
JR Ueno Station Iriya Exit (12-minute walk)
The entrance to SOOO dramatic! is located one block behind the main street (Showa Dori).
Accessibility
Performances with Subtitles
Subtitles will be provided for the following performances. The content of the performance is the same as other shows, and all audiences are welcome.
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October 28 (Tue) 19:00 – With Accessible Japanese Subtitles
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October 29 (Wed) 19:00 – With English Subtitles
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October 30 (Thu) 10:00 – With Accessible Japanese Subtitles
Accessible Japanese Subtitles are provided for audiences who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as those who may feel uncertain about their Japanese comprehension. All subtitles will be displayed in Japanese.
English Subtitles are provided for English-speaking audiences who may not be confident in their Japanese. Japanese dialogue in the performance will be displayed with English translation.
Recommended Age
This performance is suitable for elementary school students and above.
Reception Desk Support
Writing tools will be available at the reception desk for written communication. Our staff will be happy to guide audience members who are blind or have low vision, as well as those using wheelchairs, to their seats.
Wheelchair Access
The venue is fully flat, with movable, unassigned seating. Audience members may enjoy the performance while remaining in their wheelchair if they wish.
Restrooms
There is no universal (accessible) restroom inside the venue. Our staff will guide you to a nearby public accessible restroom (about 10 minutes round trip). If you plan to use these facilities, please allow extra time before the performance.
Other Support
We will do our best to accommodate additional accessibility needs. If you require support, please contact us in advance by email whenever possible.
Contact
E-mail: onpuma.info@gmail.com