Stage Set & Design Centre

In addition to world-class dancers, singers and actors, the New National Theatre, Tokyo is proud of the hard-working set designers, carpenters, costume designers and more who create transformative sets and wardrobe that allow us to deliver magical performances day in and day out.

The Stage Set & Design Centre in Chiba was established to maintain and manage elements of scenic design, such as sets and costumes, used in performances at the Theatre, and to support the development of a repertory system. The adjacent art workshop is where the production and repair of sets and props takes place.

The archives building showcases permanent and themed exhibitions of material relating to scenic design, such as scale models, costumes and props. Guests can also view staged events such as concerts and viewings of video recordings of NNTT performances on a large, 250cm (100-inch) screen.