EdFringe Talk: GENDAI

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“As a performer, it’s both exciting and humbling to be part of such a huge mix of talent from around the world.”

WHO: Gendai

WHAT: “A Japanese laser show combining custom-made paper costumes, expressive body performance and original music featuring traditional Japanese instruments. Movements are sharp, precise and unpredictably playful – designed to surprise and engage. Laser light becomes a visual masterpiece: meticulously designed, immersive and breathtakingly beautiful. This performance invites audiences to feel, see and experience a world where energy flows through light, sound and movement. In a space where tradition and innovation meet, rhythm, texture and emotion – born from the body – carry the audience on an unexpected journey beyond the visual.”

WHERE: Temple at WU (Venue 396) 

WHEN: VARIES (15 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

Yes – this is my first time performing in Edinburgh, and it’s been incredible to experience the scale and energy of the Fringe. What’s special about EdFringe is the way the whole city becomes a stage, and how audiences arrive ready to discover something new. As a performer, it’s both exciting and humbling to be part of such a huge mix of talent from around the world.

What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?

We want the audience to feel a deep emotional connection—through awe, serenity, and wonder. The performance is designed to be immersive and meditative, offering moments of stillness and intensity that reflect the contrasts found in Japanese culture.

Tell us about your show.

I personally programmed the laser sequences to sync with my dance. One of the biggest challenges was blending automated light patterns with the human body’s texture and movement. The soundtrack is also self-produced, incorporating subtle elements of Japanese sound culture throughout.

What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?

After our show, I’d love for you to experience The Proust Effect by Eden Choi—a mesmerizing close-up magic performance with a global twist. He invites the audience to a journey around the world through sleight-of-hand, seamlessly blending humor, warm connection, and astonishing finesse.
His tricks are performed just a few feet away, making every moment feel intimate and magical. According to reviews, “His sleight-of-hand is so smooth, so astonishingly clean… Tricks that should be impossible unfold right in front of your eyes.”

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