Biwako Hall Foundation

Biwako Hall Foundation was established with funds granted by Shiga Prefecture on April 1, 1996. Biwako Hall opened on September 5, 1998. The Hall consists of 3 halls; Main Theatre with quadruple stage that was the first to be built in the western Japan, Theatre that is suitable for theatrical and dance performances, and Ensemble Hall that is good for chamber music. Biwako Hall Foundation was designated as authorized administrator of Biwako Hall in April 2005.

＜Major performances presented at Biwako Hall in 2005＞

• Rosas “Bitches Brew/Tacoma Narrows” on April 6
• Inbal Pinto Dance company “Boobies” on September 25
• SANKAIJUKU “KINKAN SHONEN 2005” （A Kumquat Boy 2005） on October 1-2

＜Biwako Hall Summer Festival 2005 － July 23-24, and August 6-7＞

• Sasha Walts & Guests “d’avant” on July 23-24
• Tsuyoshi SHIRAI Solo Dance Performance, “mass, slide, &.” on July 23-24
• LIVE PAINTING & TALK SHOW by Koji SUZUKI on July 23-24
• DANCE PICNIC on July 23-24, and August 6-7
• Kim Itoh + The Glorious Future “mirai no shirushi” （Future Sign） on August 6-7
• Chelfitsch “MOKUTEKICHI” （Destination） on August 6
• Ku Na'uka Theater Company "MEDEA" on August 7

Biwako Hall continues to present Japanese and foreign companies that can perform at an international level. The foundation keeps on promoting innovative dance performances, and aims to be a leading theater for cotemporary dance.