Dai Fujikura & Harry Ross
The Great WaveA tale of Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Dates & Location
Theatre Royal Glasgow:
12 & 14 February 2026, 7.15pm
Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
19 & 21 February 2026, 7.15pm
Join us for the world premiere of Dai Fujikura and Harry Ross's The Great Wave: an extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
This groundbreaking opera directed by Satoshi Miyagi explores Hokusai’s creative triumphs and struggles, and his bond with his daughter Ōi. This relationship redefined Japanese painting and printmaking – and changed the global art world and popular iconography forever.
Japanese composer Dai Fujikura and Scottish librettist Harry Ross create a mesmerising musical drama that showcases the series of events that ignites The Great Wave off Kanagawa phenomena, influencing pop art culture today.
This large-scale, dynamic, international collaboration between Scottish Opera and KAJIMOTO builds on centuries of cultural exchange between Scotland and Japan. Baritone Daisuke Ohyama brings Katsushika Hokusai to life, along with Julieth Lozano Rolong as Ōi. Stuart Stratford conducts The Orchestra of Scottish Opera – with the unique addition of the rich historic sounds of a Japanese shakuhachi-flute. The Chorus of The Great Wave vividly represents the collaborative nature of Edo-era printmaking.
Show Details
Running time:
Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including a 20-minute interval
Language:
Sung in English with English supertitles
Ticket price:
From £23 to £65.75 - prices vary by venue
Concessions:
£15 tickets for Under 26s >>
Concessions vary by venue
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Mention opera and most people think of singing and music – but this is only part of the overall experience. What about scenery, costumes, lighting, direction and choreography?
For those living with sight loss, our audio description service provides a live commentary describing the action on stage without compromising the music. As part of the experience, a recorded introduction to the opera is available in advance and there is a live audio introduction before the start of the performance.
In addition, you can also book onto a free touch tour – an opportunity to go backstage and become more familiar with the set, scenery, props and costumes.
Please book in advance for audio-described performances and touch tours by calling the venue box offices:
Theatre Royal Glasgow:
14 February 2026, 7.15pm - touch tour at 6pm
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Festival Theatre Edinburgh:
21 February 2026, 7.15pm - touch tour at 6pm
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