History

2006

• Was founded in January 2006.
• The performances took place for four consecutive months, from September to December, with a different programme for each of the months.

2008

• Became a non-profit organisation in January 2008.
• ‘BIRD’ Theatre Festival TOTTORI was held for the first time (and annually after that).

2010

• NAKASHIMA Makoto received the FY2009 Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists.

2011

• Received the Japan Foundation Prize for Global Citizenship.

2016

• Seismic strengthening of the theatre was carried out.

2017

• ‘BIRD’ Theatre Festival TOTTORI celebrated its 10th edition.

2019

• ‘BIRD’ Theatre Festival TOTTORI and BeSeTo Theater Festival were held simultaneously.

2023–2025

• The theatre facilities are being renovated and new ones are under construction.