Oriza Hirata

Who is Oriza Hirata?

Oriza Hirata ( 平田オリザ ) is a writer, director and essayist Japanese, born in Tokyo in 1962 .

At age 16, he made ​​a journey of 20 000 km bike which will lead through 26 countries.

In 1983, still a student he founded the company Seinendan one which is based on the practice of " gendai kogo engeki "(Contemporary Theatre in speaking style).

has written more than 30 pieces.

He is director of theater Tokyo Komaba Agora 2 hosting company since its 1986.

He is a professor at Osaka University Centre in "communication design" and professor of theater at the University of Obirin 3 .

In 2008-2009, he toured Europe with his band in France 4 , Belgium 5 , 6 , 7 and England 8 . The plays are performed in Japanese and surtitled local language.