Japanese Comedy – Traditional and Contemporary

Consisting of talks and performances, this event explores the similarities and differences between traditional kyogen comedy and the flourishing modern Japanese comedy scene. The Gendai Kyogen group, which combines classical and contemporary humour, will also be making an appearance that should appeal to enthusiasts of all ages. Performers include Manzo Nomura, Kiyotaka Nambara, Hiromichi Sato, Dronz Ishimoto, Energy (Kazuya Mori and Satoru Hirako), and Yasuhiro Ono.