The Oppenheimer Noh: a story for the nuclear age viewed through an ancient lens.
Allan Marett, the writer of “Oppenheimer”, will talk about why he chose Oppenheimer as the lead character, the shite, his interest in Noh drama, and more. He will also talk with Taichi KOYAMA, a professor at Rikkyo University.
- Day & Time：August 5th, 2025 (Tuesday), 18:00-19:30
- Venue：Room B101, Building 14 (Waseda Campus)
- Language：English / Japanese
- Participation：Free
- Participants：Students, Faculty and Public
- Presented by the Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities
We will sell a set of two books: the script of ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Blue Moon Over Memphis’.
Lecture
Allan Marett
Born in Kyoto in 1974. Professor of English literature at Rikkyo University, Tokyo. Also active as translator of Anglophone literature: published translations include novels by Jane Austen, Evelyn Waugh and Thomas Pynchon.
Koyama Taichi
Born in Kyoto in 1974. Professor of English literature at Rikkyo University, Tokyo. Also active as translator of Anglophone literature: published translations include novels by Jane Austen, Evelyn Waugh and Thomas Pynchon.
Contact
Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities: [email protected]
