On sale to Scottish Opera Supporters Thu 8 May, 11am
On sale to Friends Thu 15 May, 11am
On general sale Thu 22 May, 11am
Evenings 7.15pm
Running time Approx 2 hours and 20 mins including interval
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Scottish Opera – The Great Wave
Join us for the world premiere of Dai Fujikura’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.
Support: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan / Japan Arts Council
New co-production with KAJIMOTO
Supported by The Alexander Gibson Circle, The Great Wave Syndicate, Bernard & Jane Nelson, and The Japan Society of Scotland
Sung in English with English supertitles
Tickets from £23.75*
Dates
Priority booking: Thursday 15 May 11am
General sale: Thursday 22 May 11am
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Thu 19 Feb 2026 7:15 PM
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Sat 21 Feb 2026 7:15 PM ADTT
Audio Description Available
An additional audio track for audiences with sight loss, explaining what’s happening on screen or on stage during gaps in the dialogue and sound effects.
Touch Tour Available
For audiences with sight loss, an opportunity to explore the performance space and handle selected props, costumes and furniture before the event starts.
Cast and Creatives
Creatives:
Conductor
Stuart Stratford
Director
Satoshi Miyagi
Set Designer
Junpei Kiz
Costume Designer
Kayo Takahashi Deschene
Lighting Designer
Yuka Hisamatsu
Props Designer
Eri Fukasawa
Choreographer
Akiko Kitamura
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of The Great Wave
Cast:
Katsushika Hokusai
Daisuke Ohyama
Katsushika Ōi
Julieth Lozano Rolong
Mr Tozaki / Nishimura Yohachi
Shengzhi Ren
Eirakuya Tōshirō / Takai Kōzan
Edward Hawkins
Koto
Chloe Harris
Hokusai’s Grandson
Luvo Maranti
Dr Philipp Franz von Siebold
Collin Shay
Discounts
Friends 10% off full price tickets booked before 22 May. After 22 May, £3 off.
Scottish Opera Supporters 10% off full price tickets booked before 22 May.
Concessions £3 off
Groups (8+): £6 off Stalls and Dress
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
£15 tickets available in advance for Under 26/Young Scot card holders/ full time students/ unwaged. Must bring valid ID. Excludes top 2 price bands.
School Groups (10+): £15
Includes 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students.
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
Access Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability.
For more information: Access at Capital Theatres
All discounts are subject to availability
Access
Capital Theatres aims to be accessible to all.
We are committed to making your visit to our theatres as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and Dementia Friend Training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.
Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability.
More information about our venues and access at Capital Theatres
Access Performances
Audio Description
- Sat 21 Feb 2026, 7.15pm
Touch Tour
- Sat 21 Feb 2026, 6pm
- Meet in the foyer
- Free tea and coffee provided
To book Touch Tours, please phone us on 0131 529 6000 (open Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm) or email bookings@capitaltheatres.com. (not available online)
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