Internationally renowned Japanese drumming ensemble Drum TAO will present the UK premiere of The Dream next month. Following successful tours across Japan, Singapore, and Europe, The Dream will make its London debut at the Peacock Theatre, Sadler’s Wells Home of Entertainment in the West End, from Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 March 2025.
The Dream combines Drum TAO’s incredible athleticism, large-scale taiko drumming, and precise choreography, complemented by contemporary costumes and breathtaking visuals. Based in Oita, Japan, and founded in 1993, the group delivers a unique performance featuring traditional Wadaiko drums, alongside beautiful melodies from the Shinobue (flute), Koto (harp), and Shamisen (guitar).
Drum TAO’s fusion of traditional drumming with intense physicality and modern musical interpretations has garnered millions of views on YouTube, a sold-out Off-Broadway run, and a global reputation as ambassadors of Japanese culture. With over ten million spectators worldwide, the 2025 performances at the Peacock Theatre will mark Drum TAO’s long-awaited London debut.
The performance of The Dream will feature Taro Harasaki, Junnosuke Kodani, Haruki Kawazu, Kyota Sonoda, Koki Sato, Haruto Mizuno, Takumi Azami, Ryusei Ishida, Daiki Sakai, Shima Sasaki, and Ai Anekawa.
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