Hijinx Theatre, based in South Wales and known for working with learning disabled and autistic artists, will perform Meet Fred in Japan this October as part of the Bird Theatre Festival in Shikano, Tottori Prefecture.
The tour is part of the Year of Wales and Japan 2025.
Lindsay, a cast member who plays Lucille and The Maker, said: “I just love travelling around.
“I’ve travelled more and seen more places with Hijinx than I have with my family.”
Meet Fred tells the story of a two-foot-tall cloth puppet who fights prejudice.
The show uses the Bunraku style of puppetry, a traditional Japanese form that feels particularly fitting for the tour.
Eluned Hâf, head of Wales Arts International, said: “I’m thrilled that Fred, the puppet, is going to Japan – his spiritual home.
“This represents an incredible opportunity to share our powerful storytelling with new audiences and demonstrate how theatre can truly transcend cultural boundaries.”
Meet Fred has been performed more than 250 times in 144 locations across 19 countries.
Hijinx Theatre is recognised as one of Europe’s leading inclusive theatre companies.
AloJapan.com