MUKASHI MUKASHI Takes Home 2 Dora Awards!
A Night to Remember at the 45th Dora Awards: Mukashi, Mukashi Celebrates Two Big Wins
The 45th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards was truly one for the books, and CORPUS is thrilled to share that MUKASHI MUKASHI (Once Upon a Time) was recognized with two major wins:
Outstanding Costume Design — Atsuko Kiyokawa
Outstanding Lighting Design — Yann Becker
We extend heartfelt congratulations to these brilliant artists for their vision, skill, and dedication. Their contributions helped bring Mukashi, Mukashi to life in spectacular fashion.
Conceived and directed by CORPUS’ Artistic Director David Danzon, and co-produced with The KIO Company, Mukashi, Mukashi is a bold theatrical fusion of Eastern and Western storytelling traditions. The piece centers around two iconic figures from Japanese and Western folklore—The Wolf and the Crane—whose unlikely encounter sparks a journey from tension to harmony, woven through transformation, humour, and empathy.
The work blends traditional and contemporary Japanese art forms—Origami, Kyōgen, Bunraku, Manga—with Western theatrical conventions such as pantomime, Looney Tunes-style comedy, and even elements of TV talk shows. The result is a dynamic and playful theatrical experience that bridges cultures while exploring the universal themes of conflict, cooperation, and metamorphosis.
Mukashi, Mukashi was honoured with eight Dora Award nominations in total, including:
- Outstanding Production
- Outstanding New Play
- Outstanding Direction
- Outstanding Ensemble
- Outstanding Lighting Design
- Outstanding Set Design
- Outstanding Costume Design
- Outstanding Music Composition & Sound Design
These nominations are a testament to the incredible work of the entire creative team and ensemble who brought this unique and visually rich piece to audiences.
We are deeply grateful to our partners and funders who made this production possible:
Thank you for supporting bold, imaginative performance—and for helping Mukashi, Mukashi find its wings.
