More often than not, careless words cast a stronger spell than intentional curses.
Does replicating flawless versions of virtual memories,
Mean we'll possess a past that feels honest and true
If we could start over anything, anytime,
Would you dare to reset our relationship, too?
Goodnight to those I've hurt,
And good morning, to those I'm about to.
Everything's fine,
We can always begin anew.
★ A Taiwan–Japan co-production by 4 CHAIRS THEATRE and gekidan takumi
★ Created by Japan's most talked-about theatre maker Takuya Kato, joined by top actors from both countries
★ A meticulous render of the anxieties buried deep in the modern human psyche
Plot
While sorting through her husband Yuya's old belongings, Mari discovers a glass jar containing a rotten piece of fruit, tied to no memory she possesses. Soon after, her childhood friend Wu-Ching appears at their door in a state of panic, convinced he has "committed murder."
As the three spend the night together, Wu-Ching reveals the jar's origin: it was once a divination tool they used during an elementary-school summer camp back in Taiwan, later whispered about as a "curse." Wu-Ching believes the delusion consuming him today stems from that moment. To break the curse, he proposes recreating the camp through VR and AI.
Yuya and Mari reluctantly join him in developing the simulation. Yet, as the virtual childhood memories take shape, they find themselves caught in between reality, memory, belief and delusion.
Where does the curse truly reside?
Inside the jar—or deep within themselves
4 CHAIRS THEATRE X gekidan takumi
Playwright and Director: Takuya Kato
Script Translation: Yukio Nitta
Set Design: Liao Yin-Chiao
Light Design: Chen Guan-Lin
Video Design: Wang Cheng-Yuan
Sound Design: Iggy Hung
Costume Design: Yulin Fann
Artistic Director: Tora Hsu
Producer: Yukio Nitta
Executive Producer: Shimizu Tsubasa, Ann Wu
Executive Director (4 CHAIRS THEATRE): Su Chih-Peng
Administrative Support (4 CHAIRS THEATRE): Chen Yi-Ling
Director Assistant: Lu Lin
Stage Manager: Hsu Cheng-Lei
Technical Director: Liou Bor-Yan
Master Electrician: Kenny Ching
Audio Technical Director: TP Chen
Marketing: BPE
Key Visual Design: Yen Po Chun
Key Visual Photography: Manbo Key
Commission | Taipei Performing Arts Center
Co-production | Taipei Performing Arts Center, The Japan Foundation
Production | 4 CHAIRS THEATRE, Wawon Kikaku LLC., and The Japan Foundation
Support | Arts Council Tokyo (Creation Grant)
Special Thanks | Quinada, nonunique solutions
Ticket Benefits
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2026.1.5 (Mon) 12:00 PM──1.12 (Mon) 11:59 AM Member pre-sale
Taipei Performing Arts Center member ──Devotee Player 25% off, get 1 50% off coupon for every 3 tickets.
Taipei Performing Arts Center member ──Trooper Player: Single ticket 15% off, 4 or more tickets 20% off, 10 or more tickets 25% off.
2026.1.12 (Mon) 12:00 PM Official launch of sales
Member offers：
Taipei Performing Arts Center member──Devotee Player 15% off, get 1 50% off coupon for every 3 tickets.
Taipei Performing Arts Center member──Trooper Player Single ticket 15% off, 4 or more tickets 25% off, 10 or more tickets 30% off.
Taipei Performing Arts Center member──Rookie Player 10% off; enjoy ticket discounts with free registration on the TPAC official website.
Free Membership Registration: 15% Off
2025.12.8 (Mon) 00:00 ──2026.2.8 (Sun) 11:59 PM
Register for free as a Rookie Player on the Taipei Performing Arts Center official website before 2026.2.8 (Sun) 11:59 PM to receive 2 coupons for 15% off on programs hosted by Taipei Performing Arts Center during the 2026 TPAC Select Festival. (Coupons must be used by 2026.2.8 (Sun).)
【 Early Bird Discount】
2026.1.12 (Mon) 12:00 PM ──2.8 (Sun) 11:59 PM
Anyone who purchases any TPAC Select ticket worth NT$1,200 (inclusive) or above can enjoy a 18% discount.
【 Cross-industry Benefits 】
1.Eslite Members: 8% off ticket purchase.
2.Cardholders of E. Sun Bank, Taipei Fubon Bank and Taishin Bank: 8% off ticket purchase.
【 Group Ticket Discounts 】
1.20 or more tickets in a single order: 20% off.
2.50 or more tickets in a single order: 25% off.
3.100 or more tickets in a single order: 30% off.
【 Members of 4 CHAIRS THEATRE 】
purchase tickets for 'Uneasy' can enjoy a 10% discount on an unlimited number of tickets.
【 Other Discounts 】
1.Disabled individuals and their necessary companions (limited to 1 person) enjoy 50% off (please present disability certificate at entry).
2.Senior citizens aged 65 and above enjoy 50% off (please present valid identification at entry).
※ The organizer reserves the right to change the program and interpret discounts.
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