On the Hanamichi was founded in 2023 by actor and theatre producer Suleiman Suleiman.
It is a multidisciplinary platform exploring Kabuki theatre through live performance, exhibitions, film, talks, workshops, and writing.

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Our mission is to inspire curiosity about Japanese art and culture by immersing audiences in the aesthetics, history, and rituals of Kabuki. We aim to cultivate a sense of shared discovery — creating a space where artists, thinkers, and audiences can engage with this 400-year-old tradition in a playful and enriching way.

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With over 60,000 views across 182 videos, On the Hanamichi is developing an extensive digital archive of high-quality Kabuki-related content. Alongside its online presence, the platform has produced live events in some of the UK’s most atmospheric spaces — from Grade-listed venues including Ladbroke Hall and the Royal Over-Seas League, to national stages such as the Royal Northern College of Music and Ryedale Festival. Together, these works reflect a continuing commitment to making Kabuki resonate in contemporary and unexpected settings.

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Technology is pivotal to this vision. We embrace film, projection, AI, and digital design as creative tools for shaping atmosphere, extending movement, and drawing audiences deeper into the world of performance. At the same time, we continue to honour the power of live presence — the shared act of gathering, witnessing, and reflecting together in a single moment. Whether onscreen or onstage, each encounter offers a different path into Kabuki’s expressive world.

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On the Hanamichi is produced by Hanamichi Productions (CIC),

a UK-based company dedicated to cross-cultural performance and immersive storytelling.