Seikichi is a young tattoo artist of high repute and a former Ukiyo-e artist. His longtime ambition is to “carve his soul into the skin of a beautiful woman” but so far, he has not been able to find a willing partner. Our story begins after Seikichi finally finds his ideal canvas…
Inspired by the world-renowned Japanese literary figure Junichiro Tanizaki's short story, and Irezumi tattoos, which have found worldwide fame as a popular Japanese art form through popular mediums such as video games and anime, TATTOOER aims to promote Japanese theatrical culture in the UK with limited season at the Charing Cross Theatre from 14th October.