According to Crunchyroll and a number of other outlets, the classic Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke is being adapted for the stage in London by the Whole Hog Theatre company. In keeping with the ecological themes of the movie, the puppets used to portray the various nature deities will be made of recycled material. Although I’ve pointed out my opinion on the use of puppets in theatre before, hope springs eternal. If I had some way to get to London to see this next April, I’d be all over that.
What is your opinion of this adaptation, Dearest Readers? Although I assume they picked this for its strong preservationist themes, I’d have probably chosen another Miyazaki movie to adapt just for ease of adaptation.
(Via Crunchyroll)
