Hito no Chikara - The Power of Human Strength
In May 2026, the thunder returns.
After electrifying London audiences in 2019 and again in 2024 with Wings of the Phoenix, YAMATO now unveil their brand-new production: Hito no Chikara – The Power of Human Strength.
This extraordinary work confronts a world transformed by technology and asks: what remains uniquely human? With every strike of the taiko, the performers channel resilience, passion, and the shared heartbeat that binds us all.
The stage will shake with explosive drumming, breathtaking choreography, and the unshakable spirit of YAMATO’s players. At times ferocious, at times delicate, their sound is more than music — it is physical energy, raw and alive.
Hito no Chikara is not simply a performance. It is an invitation to feel the pulse of humanity, to be lifted by its power, and to celebrate the strength we all carry within.
Important Information
This production contains haze effects and loud drumming sounds.Age Restrictions
Ages 5+. Children under 5 are not permitted into the theatrePerformance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Tue 12th May 2026 until Sat 30th May 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
-
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
2.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
2.00pm
6.00pm
Peacock Theatre Details
Bus routes: (Aldwych) 1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 188, 243, RV1, X68
Night buses: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 139, 188, 243, N1, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N91, N155, N171, N343, N551
Nearest rail: King's Cross St Pancras
Tube lines: Central, Piccadilly
Nearest tube: Holborn
Directions
from Holborn :
(5mins) Turn left on Kingsway and carry on 200 metres until Claire Market, where the theatre is on your left.
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (8mins)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Peacock Theatre
Air conditioned
Bar
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Peacock Theatre Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
Hito no Chikara - The Power of Human Strength
Peacock Theatre, London
Running until: Sat 30th May 2026
Running time: 2hrs. Incl 1 interval.