Bandō Tamasaburō V

Bandō Tamasaburō V is the leading onnagata, the kabuki actor who specialises in female roles, of his generation, and was designated a Living National Treasure in 2012. Beyond performing the classic repertoire with famous precision, he has directed and staged kabuki and Chinese kunqu opera together and trained younger actors. His work shows a centuries-old tradition being kept alive through rigorous practice rather than nostalgia.