Certain Blacks Presents
RONiN
by Yukiko Masui
Friday 17 & 18 April
The Place
7:30 pm
60 min plus an interval
Early Bird: £16 (concs £12) |
Standard £20 (concs £16)
Inspired by the legacy of Japan’s ronin—masterless samurai who lives by their own code—this anime-infused dance-theatre piece follows the journey of a swordfighter. A fearless woman, she faces off against powerful adversaries, challenging both herself and those who stand in her path.
Through a captivating blend of dance, swordplay, and technology, RONiN takes audiences on a journey through Japan’s four seasons, each reflecting a new chapter of our heroine’s path. The cutting-edge projections transform the stage, from spring’s cherry blossoms to winter’s silent snowfall, creating a realm that merges ancient traditions with modern visual storytelling.
Access information: The Place
THE PLACE
The Place is centrally located, just minutes from both Euston and King’s Cross St Pancras, with excellent public transport links and accessible facilities.
17 Duke’s Road
London
WC1H 9PY
020 7121 1100
Underground
Nearest stations: Euston (Victoria Line, Northern Line, London Overground and National Rail services) and King’s Cross St Pancras (Victoria Line, Norther Line/Bank branch), Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan Lines.
Train
King’s Cross St Pancras National Rail services and Eurostar.
Bus
The nearest bus stops are British Library (services 10, 205, 30, 390, 476, 59, 73, 91, N73, N91) and Upper Woburn Place (services 168, 59, 68, 91, N91).
Bicycle
The nearest Santander Cycle Hire docking stations are Endsleigh Gardens, Euston and Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury.
There are bicycle racks outside The Place’s Flaxman Terrace entrance (16 Flaxman Terrace, WC1H 9AT)
Car
There are metered parking spaces on the roads around The Place (free after 6.30 pm weekdays, 1.30 pm Saturdays and on Sundays) and dedicated spaces for Blue Badge holders outside each entrance.
There is motorcycle parking on Duke’s Road.
Nearby car parks include Euston Station (Melton Street, off Euston Road, NW1 2EP) and St Pancras Station (Pancras Road NW1 2TB).
