Dōkei

Through Taki Kusumoto's eyes and words we are transported back to the Nagasaki of 1865 and beyond.Taki, the mistress of Japan's renowned western physician, Dr Phillip Von Siebold, is unable to let go of the past. Their unconventional and passionate relationship ended abruptly when Siebold was banned from Japan for life on charges of being a spy, in what became known as the 'Siebold incident' leaving Taki and their young daughter behind.

Dōkei (Longing) presents a struggle between 'what we wish for and what we hope'. There is no regret or pity in its depiction of Taki's memories and sacrifice for her first love but lays bare the poignancy of longing for love and happiness. A story about the sacrifices of love, longing and ambition.

Dōkei is Dutch Courage Productions' first production, written and performed by Jung Sun den Hollander and directed by Katie Merritt. Jung Sun is a creative and committed writer and actress of Dutch/Korean origin who has taken her inspiration from imagining the human story behind the historical events creating a lyrical and touching play.

The Dōkei Creative Crew have staged this play in London in the Lion and Unicorn Theatre end of January 2015!
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This run has finished. However we are working on another run in the near future. Please contact us for interest or partnership. We keep this updated.

Dōkei is supported by The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation