A Japanese musical of Casino Royale!
Takarazuka Revue’s ‘Casino Royale - My name is Bond’ is not only the first stage play of 007; it’s also a musical. And all of the roles - including Bond himself - are played by women. Here is our extensive coverage of this unforgettable one-of-a-kind production.
A conversation with @inspiredbybond
Recorded live in the reception area of my hotel in Osaka, Japan this is a conversation with Eisuke Ochiai (@inspiredbybond on Instagram). We talk about Bond's place in Japanese culture before launching into our experiences with 'Casino Royale - My Name is Bond', a unique theatrical experience: not only is it the first stage musical of a James Bond story but it is performed by an all female cast, Takarazuka Revue, entirely in Japanese. How well did I (not a Japanese speaker) understand the story? What were our favourite elements? What were the completely bizarre parts which we never saw coming?! Listen on to find out, or watch the video version.
