Click below to watch Lesley speaking on Sadayakko at the Royal Opera House on Tuesday March 14th 2017
Living with the Geisha of Kyoto – The Inside Story
Dark alleys wound between wooden houses with lanterns hanging outside, no doubt tea houses where geiko, the famous geisha of Miyako, entertained. Women in exquisite kimonos clattered by on high clogs, long sleeves swinging. Atsu listened for the tinkle of a shamisen plucking out a plaintive melody. She caught the scent of incense on the … Read more