In October-November 2026, after nearly 20 years, the AKHE Theatre will visit the Land of the Rising Sun on a full tour. This time, we will present the legendary and timeless “White Cabin” and also share a piece of our object theater experience with a new audience, raised on different energies and rituals, in the open AKHE Laboratory. Information on the workshop is below, and you can find information about the “White Cabin” on the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre and Festival websites.
https://www.geigeki.jp/en/performance/theater415-t415-13/
https://autumnmeteorite.jp/en/2026/program/white_cabin
AKHE Workshop: “Instructions for Well-Tempered Mistakes”
Dates: Wednesday, October 21 – October 25, 2026
Description
How is poetry born from objects? Let’s discover the Japanese visual theater scene together, with Russian hints, right here. A poetry and experimental workshop from AKHE, the legendary Engineering theater from St. Petersburg.
Over the course of five days, participants will work with space, objects, and imagination through various exercises to create a stage production. The culmination will be a public performance on the final day. Familiar themes will serve as starting points: proverbs, sayings, holyday dates, and the four elements. The list of objects used is vast; here are just a few examples: 10-15 large books, 20-30 large nails, a hacksaw, fifteen boards, rope, bottles and glasses, 2-3 kg of beans/rice, baby powder, and 15 boxes of matches. Immerse yourself in the poetry of the surrounding world!
Schedule
- Oct 21 (Wed): 11:00–12:00 Public Introductory Lecture / 12:00–18:00 Workshop 1
- Oct 22 (Thu): 11:00–17:00 Workshop 2
- Oct 23 (Fri): 11:00–17:00 Workshop 3
- Oct 24 (Sat): 11:00–17:00 Workshop 4
- Oct 25 (Sun): 10:00–17:00 Workshop / Preparation
- 18:00–20:00 Final Screening
Workshop Details
Who can apply?
Anyone currently creating projects in the object theater genre or someone who wants to begin practicing in this field. Work experience and field of work are not important. Priority will be given to participants willing to attend all 5 days. A valid excuse for missing no more than one day is permitted, excluding the day of the final show.
What to bring / what to wear?
Any object(s) you wish to work with during the workshop (optional, not required).
Musical instruments if you play
Loose black clothing (top and bottom).
White or light-colored clothing (top and bottom).
One red item of clothing or accessory.
Please choose comfortable clothing for movement, but not athletic clothing. The color of the costumes will change during the workshop, depending on the role and tasks.
Number of participants
Up to 20 people (selection is conducted by AKHE participants).
Participation Fee (including taxes)
General Admission: ¥10,000
U29 Fee (ages 29 and under): ¥6,000
Venue
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Gallery 1
How to Apply
You must submit two materials:
Video (up to 3 minutes) – a free performance that you consider to be an expression of “object theater.” Upload the video to a third-party platform (e.g., YouTube) and include the link in the application form.
Self-Introduction (approximately 200 characters) – briefly describe your past experience and area of interest.
Application Period
August 1st (Sat) 10:00 AM – August 29th (Sat) 11:59 PM
Selection results and detailed information will be emailed to all applicants around mid-September.
Application Form:
form-mailer.jp
https://autumnmeteorite.jp/en/news/20260801_wsprogram
Public Lecture
A meeting dedicated to the history of the AKHE Theatre and the creation of “White Cabin,” a landmark production that will be presented at the Autumn Meteor Festival, as well as the current activities of the AKHE Theatre.
Date/Time: October 21 (Wed), 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Free admission, no registration required; free to come and go).
Speaker: AKHE
Interviewer: Yoko Yamaguchi (Object Theatre Curator, Autumn Meteor 2026 Tokyo Performing Arts Festival).
Translator/Interviewer: Yoko Ueda (Russian literature scholar, Genron representative).
Final Screening with Audience
Date/Time: October 25 (Sunday), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (Free admission, advance registration required).
Audience registration:
peatix.com
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Gallery 1.
Ticket WS information
https://autumnmeteorite.jp/en/news/20260801_wsprogram
A Piece of Well-Tempered Memory (Workshop 15 Years Ago, Tampere, Finland)
https://youtu.be/Z26BvHOD_sg?si=lGhcOKS-WW-tJhJV