A Fun and Affordable Ballet Debut with Free Children's Seats (Half Price for Accompanying Adults) and Economy Seats! The Superb British Comedy 'La Fille Mal Gardée' (Choreographed by F. Ashton) / June, Bunkyo Civic Hall / Asami Maki Ballet

A daughter dreaming of marrying her beloved, and a mother who wants her to marry into money. Set in the idyllic countryside, a great commotion unfolds over the daughter's marriage in "La Fille Mal Gardée" (The Wayward Daughter). Choreographed by Frederick Ashton, one of the leading British choreographers of the 20th century, this piece immediately enjoyed a long run when it premiered at the Royal Ballet in 1960. In Japan, it was added to the Asami Maki Ballet's repertoire in 1991, creating new ballet fans with every performance.

When you think of ballet, "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," and "The Sleeping Beauty" come to mind, but for a first-time ballet experience, "La Fille Mal Gardée" is highly recommended due to its story unfolding with the unique theatrical expression of the UK. From the opening scene where chickens dance with light steps, the "intimidating" image of ballet instantly vanishes, and numerous famous scenes filled with laughter and emotion will surely lighten the hearts of many.

Please also look forward to the appealing casting, starring immensely popular principal dancers Chiharu Kiyotaki and Koya Okawa, alongside many dancers in their debut roles.

Asami Maki Ballet "Giselle" Performance Site https://www.ambt.jp/pf-lafille2026/

"La Fille Mal Gardée" Asami Maki Ballet (Photo: Ryuji Shikama)

Asami Maki Ballet "La Fille Mal Gardée"

[Date and Time] Saturday, June 13, 2026, 19:00 start / Sunday, June 14, 15:00 start [Venue] Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall

[Cast] Lise: Mayumi Yonezawa (13th), Juri Nishiyama (14th) Colas: Koya Okawa (13th), Chiharu Kiyotaki (14th) Alain: Masatsugu Ogasawara (13th), Bunta Tsuchiya (14th) Simone (Lise's mother): Taiyo Yonekura (13th), Tomoki Sakazume (14th) Thomas (Alain's father): Yuichiro Kyoto and others, Asami Maki Ballet

[Conductor] Hiroe Yukawa [Music] Tokyo Orchestra MIRAI [Production/Choreography] Frederick Ashton [Original Work] Jean Dauberval [Music] Ferdinand Hérold [Arrangement] John Lanchbery [Design] Osbert Lancaster [Artistic Director] Kyozo Mitani

[Ticket Prices] (All seats reserved, tax included) *Children under 4 not admitted S Seat 14,000 yen, A Seat 11,000 yen, B Seat 8,000 yen, C Seat 5,000 yen *Pair Discount: S Pair 25,000 yen, A Pair 20,000 yen, B Pair 14,500 yen (Pair seats are on the 2nd floor) *Free seats for children aged 4 to 18 (On sale 4/24 (Fri) 10:00~ via Ballet Company Official Tickets) Details https://www.ambt.jp/2026-lafille-free-seats2/ *Economy seats: 3,000 yen (On sale 5/13 (Wed)~ via Ballet Company Official Tickets)

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[Inquiries] Asami Maki Ballet Performance Office https://ambt.jp Tel 03-3360-8251 (Photo: Yasuo Yamahiro) (Photo: Ryuji Shikama) (Photo: Ryuji Shikama) (Photo: Ryuji Shikama)

[Organizer] Asami Maki Ballet Foundation [Co-organizer] Bunkyo Civic Hall (Bunkyo Academy Foundation) [Supported by] Japan Ballet Companies Federation [Subsidized by] FY2026 Agency for Cultural Affairs Support Project for Children's Performing Arts Appreciation in Theaters and Concert Halls

La fille mal gardée is performed by arrangement with The Frederick Ashton Foundation and is one of over 100 ballets created by Frederick Ashton (1904–1988). These performances are presented as