Chiho Kagawa's Rebirth

A deeply personal and transformational performance grounded in Chiho Kagawa’s own experience wandering the edge between life and death.

Born and raised in Japan, when Chiho moved to Australia, a new life began for her. Years later, following a terminal cancer diagnosis and a stint in palliative care, against all odds Chiho miraculously recovered, emerging to find everything from her past—her former partner, family, friends, work–had vanished, and what remained was the voice of her soul.

Drawing from soul memories, the performance blends improvisation, storytelling, poetry, and ceremonial prayer to tell the story of one soul’s reset. It brings the audience into a shared space where voices that transcend borders and cultures converge, a place to feel and remember that the soul carries no labels.

Chiho Kagawa is a multi-instrumentalist who plays the Okinawan sanshin, the erhu (Chinese violin) and is the only Armonica (aka Glass Harmonica) player in Australia. Her compositions are often meditative and she regularly uses music as a pathway to healing.

Presented in partnership with VENTspace.

Sunday 23 November 2025
4:30pm, Food and beverage service begins
5:00pm, Performance
VENTspace
23 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane
Tickets $25

Knowledge of East will be creating the Rebirth Yakuzen Bento, a healing food experience rooted in the ancient wisdom of Yakuzen — the philosophy of food as medicine. This special bento embodies the theme of awakening and transformation through taste and nourishment.

$20 with a cup of green tea.
*Please note a limited number of only 20 bentos are available.
Preorder bento here

We encourage all guests to use public transport. VENTspace is only a 5-minute walk from the South Bank train and bus stations, serviced by many routes. You can find more info about how to get there at https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner 

Photo: Ange Costes Photography