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Theatre & Dance

Yukiko Masui and The Place present

RONiN

Sat 23 May 2026, 7.30pm

Djanogly Theatre

£12-£18

Concession prices available.

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Priority booking Wed 11 Mar, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 18 Mar, 11:00am

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This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Running time

1 hour 20 minutes including interval

Age range

Suitable for ages 10+

Content advice

Coming soon
Sold out
RONiN has sold out

Priority booking Wed 11 Mar, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 18 Mar, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 18 Mar, 11:00am

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

A fearless woman swordfighter faces off against powerful adversaries, challenging both herself and those who stand in her path.

Inspired by the legacy of Japan’s ronin – masterless samurai who lived by their own code – this performance combines dance, swordplay, and cutting-edge digital projections to tell the story of an unlikely hero navigating honour, resilience and survival in a male-dominated world. Through a captivating blend of movement and technology, RONiN takes audiences through Japan’s four seasons, from spring’s cherry blossoms to winter’s silent snowfall, creating an anime-inspired realm that merges ancient traditions with modern visual storytelling.

RONiN is a new collaboration between award-winning choreographer Yukiko Masui and digital artist Barret Hodgson, produced by The Place.

Photos: David Phung

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Images from the show...

A trio of performers stand under red theatre lights.
Three people hold samurai swords above their heads.
A woman holds a samurai sword above her head.

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