2026臺北藝術節：四把椅子劇團《太陽》

★ 前川知大Ｘ許哲彬　日本當代經典的重新演繹 ★ 第一屆臺北戲劇獎　最佳導演、最佳影像設計 ★ 2026新加坡華藝節邀演　臺北藝術節載譽回歸 ★ 見證虛構成為現實的反烏托邦劇場預言神作 攝影 黃煌智  理解彼此之前，我們注定互相殘殺 分裂的立場，分歧的信念 太陽成為種族的分界線 在日夜之間，直視淘汰的陰影，與進化的光芒 21世紀末，未知病毒席捲全球，人類被一分為二：進化後的新人類「諾克斯」，理性、長壽、統治世界，卻只能在黑夜行動；未感染的舊人類「克里奧」，雖擁有陽光，卻受困於貧窮混亂的自治區。一對克里奧青梅竹馬在取得進化資格的關鍵時刻，對未來產生分歧。一名負責看守的諾克斯少年，意外引爆了兩人與村落的生存衝突。分裂的立場，分歧的信念，分化的現況，所有人唯一的共識僅是活下去。   前川知大創作的《太陽》於 2011 年初登場即震撼日本；此後歷經傳奇導演蜷川幸雄改編、神木隆之介主演同名電影版。彼時人們還不知道，這部想像中的科幻將如預言般降臨，逼著現實中的人類親身體驗生存的考驗。2024 年，由四把椅子劇團藝術總監許哲彬執導、陳以恩轉譯改編的臺灣版，以「後疫情時代」的眼光重新直視經典，於臺北藝術節首演後好評如潮，更在 2025 年第一屆臺北戲劇獎囊括 6 項大獎提名，並榮獲「最佳導演」及「最佳影像設計」兩項殊榮。2026 年初，《太陽》受邀至新加坡華藝節進行海外巡演；同年十月，這部見證虛構成為現實的哲學寓言，將於臺北藝術節重磅回歸，再次叩問身處全球變局的眾人，如何直視生存的各種分歧與抉擇。 ⮑演前導聆：每場開演前40分鐘於@東南角舉行 ⮑演後座談：10/18（日）結束後於球劇場觀眾席舉行 ⍚ 藝術家介紹 臺灣｜四把椅子劇團 四把椅子劇團以「集體編創」為創作宗旨、「原創文本」為美學主軸，並實驗「在地轉譯」的改寫詮釋，在發展及深化戲劇文本時、於集體共創的製作過程中，聚焦當地（Here）、連結當時（Now），映照人們所身處的當前生活、當代社會與當下生命經驗。自2007年成立至今，展演作品曾多次獲台新藝術獎提名，並於2025年入圍第一屆臺北戲劇獎多項大獎，以《太陽》榮獲最佳導演獎與最佳影像設計獎。受邀於國家兩廳院、臺中國家歌劇院、臺北表演藝術中心等場館製作演出，亦獲國家藝術文化基金會遴選為「TAIWAN TOP 演藝團隊」，已成為臺灣劇場中兼具穩定的製作水準、美學風格、票房基礎與觀眾口碑的重要團隊。   臺灣｜許哲彬 四把椅子劇團藝術總監，英國皇家中央演講戲劇學院（Royal Central School of Speech and Drama）劇場創作碩士（MA in Advanced Theatre Practice），國立臺北藝術大學戲劇學系專任講師，2025臺南藝術節共同策展人。曾獲選為PAR表演藝術雜誌2021戲劇類年度人物、2022年雲門創計畫受獎助者。劇場導演作品光譜涵蓋台灣原創、在地轉譯、通俗娛樂、嚴肅議題等面向，以「集體性」為創作宗旨，聚焦於文本為核心的「新寫實」美學；多部作品曾提名入圍台新藝術獎，並以《太陽》獲得第一屆臺北戲劇獎最佳導演獎，亦獲2025年臺北表演藝術中心點亮劇場發展獎助計畫支持。   日本｜前川知大 1974 年生，日本劇作家、導演。2003 年成立「IKIUME 劇團」，至今陸續發表並公演多齣科幻、超自然、恐怖類型作品，也擔任現代戲劇、歌舞伎等編劇與導演，2012年以《太陽》獲 第63屆讀賣文學獎之劇本獎、第19屆讀賣演劇獎之最佳導演獎與讀賣演劇大獎等。   ⍚ 演職人員名單 劇作家｜前川知大 導演｜許哲彬 助理導演｜陳煜典 劇本翻譯｜詹慕如 劇本改編｜陳以恩 演 員｜林子恆、林家麒、竺定誼、崔台鎬、陳以恩、楊迦恩、蔡佾玲、李尉慈、魏子慕   舞台設計｜廖音喬 燈光設計｜陳冠霖 影像設計｜王正源 聲音設計｜洪伊俊 服裝設計｜范玉霖   舞台監督｜鄧名佑 舞台技術指導｜劉柏言 燈光技術指導｜王墉 音響技術指導｜陳宇謙 導演助理｜汪勇偉 製作總監｜蘇志鵬 製作人｜吳可雲 執行製作｜盧琳 劇團行政｜陳怡陵 行銷統籌｜燃點娛樂BPE   四把椅子劇團為 2026 TAIWAN TOP 演藝團隊   共同主辦：臺北市政府、臺北表演藝術中心 本節目為臺北表演藝術中心委託創作作品 ---------------------------------------- Before there is understanding, we are destined to kill one another. Extreme positions, ideological divides… Between day and night lie the shadows of extinction and the promise of evolution. ★ Tomohiro Maekawa X Tora Hsu: A reinterpretation of a contemporary Japanese classic. ★ Inaugural Taipei Theatre Award winner for Best Director and Best Video Design. ★ Selected for the 2026 Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts in Singapore, with a highly anticipated return to the Taipei Arts Festival. ★ A dystopian theatrical masterpiece with prophetic undertones. In the late 21st century, an unidentified virus sweeps across the globe, splitting humanity into two races: newly evolved humans, known as Nox, who are rational, long-lived, and rule the world but who are only able to come out at night; and uninfected humans that have not evolved, known as Curios. Although able to tolerate sunlight, Curios are forced to live in poor chaotic conditions in an autonomous region. Upon fulfilling the requirements for evolution, two Curios, who have known each other since childhood, develop diverging ideas about the future. A young Nox guard inadvertently sets off a conflict between them and their village that threatens their very survival. In the face of extreme positions, ideological divides, and different realities, the only consensus is the will to survive. Following its premiere in early 2011, Tomohiro Maekawa's The Sun sent shock waves through Japan with a subsequent adaptation by legendary director Yukio Ninagawa. In addition, a film version of the same title was made and starred Ryunosuke Kamiki. At the time, no one could have known that this science fiction premise would become prophecy, as humanity was forced to undergo a test of survival. In 2024, 4 CHAIRS THEATRE and its artistic director Tora Hsu revisited this classic from a post-pandemic perspective, creating a Taiwanese version directed by Hsu, with script adaptation by Chen Yi-En. Following its premiere at the Taipei Arts Festival, it received rave reviews, as well as six nominations for the inaugural Taipei Theatre Awards in 2025, winning in the Best Director and Best Video Design categories. In early 2026, The Sun began its international tour at the Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts in Singapore. This October, this philosophical fable with prophetic undertones returns to the Taipei Arts Festival, to once again question humanity's divisions and choices in its quest for survival as it faces global upheaval.  ⍚ About the Artist   Tora Hsu, Taiwan Artistic Director of 4 CHAIRS THEATRE, Tora Hsu holds an MA in Advanced Theatre Practice from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and is currently a full-time lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at Taipei National University of the Arts, as well as a co-curator of the 2025 Tainan Arts Festival. He was selected as one of Performing Arts Review (PAR) Magazine’s “People of the Year” in 2021 and was a recipient of the Cloud Gate’s ”Art Makers Project” in 2022. As a theatre director, his works span a wide spectrum—from Taiwanese originals and localized adaptations to popular entertainment and socially engaged theatre. His creative vision centers on collectivity, pursuing a text-based “new realism” aesthetic. Several of his productions have been nominated for the Taishin Arts Award. He received the Best Director Award at the inaugural Taipei Theatre Awards for The Sun, and his work is also supported by the 2025 Taipei Theater MVP Grant from Taipei Performing Arts Center. Tomohiro Maekawa, Japan Born in Japan in 1974. Playwright and director. He founded his theater company and the base for his activities, Ikiume, in 2003. He depicts the relationship between humans and invisible things, as well as the human psyche from worlds hidden behind everyday life. His directing is characterized by seamlessly editing space and time. His unique style incorporating elements of science fiction, philosophy, and the occult has attracted much attention and acclaim. Notable works include Strolling Invader andThe Sun. ⍚ Production Credits Playwright: Tomohiro Maekawa Director: Tora Hsu Assistant Director: Chen Yu-Dien Script Translation: Tsan Mu-ju Script Adaptation: Chen Yi-En Cast: Lin Zi-Heng, Gaki Lin, David Chu, Tsuei Tai-Hao, Chen Yi-En, Yang Chia-En, Tsai Yi-Ling, Li Wei-Cih, Rico Wei Set Design: Liao Yin-Chiao Light Design: Chen Guan-Lin Video Design: Wang Cheng-Yuan Sound Design: Iggy Hung Costume Design: Yulin Fann Stage Manager: Teng Ming-Yu Technical Director: Liou Bor-Yan Master Electrician: Wang Yung Audio Technical Director: TP Chen Director Assistant: Wani Wang Production Director: Su Chih-Peng Producer: Ann Wu Executive Producer: Lu Lin Administration: Chen Yi-Ling Marketing: BPE 4 CHAIRS THEATRE is sponsored by the National Culture and Arts Foundation (NCAF) as one of the TAIWAN TOP performing arts groups in 2026. Co-presented by the Taipei City Government and the Taipei Performing Arts Center. Commissioned by Taipei Performing Arts Center.