Shōsuke Nakawa

was a Japanese playwright and theater director. Under the name , he serves as an advisor to the Shōchiku Corporation which produces kabuki, and is heavily involved in reviving Kamigata kabuki traditions. He is also head of the Kamigata Kabuki-juku (school) and actively works with actor Ichikawa Ennosuke III on reviving old kabuki plays Nakawa has been described as a walking dictionary of Kamigata kabuki information.

Early life Nakawa was originally from Osaka, and graduated from Osaka University.

Awards He was granted a number of awards, including the Ōtani Takejirō Award, Matsuo Performing Arts Award, Osaka Citizens' Public Recognition Cultural Services Award, and Osaka Performing Arts Award.