ty to the otherwise blank stage. Ninigawa's intentions are at times unclear with reference to the unusual barbed wires; he has gone some way to explain them in an interview.
             "I used barbed wire to express something psychological. I wanted the actors to keep a cool head when making fierce movements" (Ninigawa)
             At times, this was evident, particularly during the sword fighting sequence and as characters weaved between the strands, with flowing gowns lapping them like flames.
             The effect was unique and interesting and was promoted to even more effect with the incre
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