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▲What is Rakugo?
Rakugo (story with a punchline) is a form of traditional Japanese comic storytelling which has been passed on orally since the late 18th century. A Rakugo performer usually wears a “kimono”(Japanese traditional clothing) with a “sensu” (paper fan) and a “tenugui” (a tiny handkerchief), andentertains the audience by playing several characters on a “koza” (stage).
As the story unfolds, you can experience being immersed into the tale - the characters come to life right in front of you through the performer, who plays two or more characters by skillfully switchingthe tone of his voice, facial and body expressions. These stories are always smart and funny, and itis the rich usage of wordplay that makes Rakugo so enjoyable.
Rakugo has a long history with the stories being passed down from master to apprentice since the Edo era. Please enjoy this ancient Japanese art which is kept very much alive today thanks to the extraordinarily fun-filled performances by Rakugo masters such as Shinoharu Tatekawa!
Shinoharu Rakugo retuns to Singapore!! We are hosting a traditional Japanese
sit down comedy performance called Rakugo again.
This comedy will be performed by Shinoharu Tatekawa, the third disciple of
Shinosuke Tatekawa, one of the most famous Rakugo masters in Japan.
Further details can be found below:
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Date : 29 July 2013
1st 18:30-20:00 (Door open 17:30- / 1.5hr)
2nd 21:00-22:30 (Door open 20:45- / 1.5hr)
*Performances will be performed in English
Advance $40
Door Price $45
Venue: The Arts House, Play Den
1 Old Parliament Lane Singapore 179429
Message from Shinoharu
If you would like to receive updates for upcoming Rakugo comedy performances,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0F-97vnQwg
▲Performer’s
Profile / Shinoharu Tatekawa
Shinoharu Tatekawa
is a Rakugo performer born in Osaka. After graduating from Yale University in the US, he worked in Mitsui & Co. Ltd for
three and a half years. Back then in 2002, he was greatly impressed and inspired by Shinosuke Tatekawa’s Rakugo performance
that he decided to give up his promising career and devote his future on Rakugo by taking up a discipleship with Shinosuke
Tatekawa.
After learning and
training in the art of Rakugo for eight and a half years, he was promoted to
“Futatsume” (a recognized rank for independent Rakugo performers). Besides
traditional Rakugo tales, he has created new styles of Rakugo, including Rakugo in English, hence bringing this art abroad to international audiences.
In 2011, he gave his first solo Rakugo performance in Singapore. In 2012, he was invited to the Singapore International Storytelling Festival (SISF), where he was the only Japanese
performer featured. He
performed English Rakugo and conducted a workshop at LASALLE College of the Arts, on his last visit
to Singapore this January. It was very successful and many people came and
enjoyed with laughter. Currently, he travels around Japan and the world with the mission of bringing laughter to everyone. Don’t miss
out on his amazing performance!
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Organized by Vivid Creations Pte Ltd
Organized by Vivid Creations Pte Ltd
Info: rakugo@vivid-creations.biz
Message from Shinoharu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0F-97vnQwg
▲What is
Rakugo?
Rakugo (story with a punchline) is a form of
traditional Japanese comic storytelling which has been passed on orally since
the late 18th century. A Rakugo
performer usually wears a “kimono” (Japanese
traditional clothing) with a “sensu”
(paper fan) and a “tenugui” (a tiny
handkerchief), and entertains
the audience
by playing several
characters on a “koza” (stage).
As the story unfolds,
you can experience being immersed into the tale -
the characters come to life right in front of you
through the performer, who plays two or
more characters by skillfully switching the tone of his voice, facial and body expressions. These stories
are always smart and funny, and it is the rich usage of wordplay that makes Rakugo so enjoyable.
Rakugo
has a long history with the stories being passed down from master to apprentice
since the Edo era. Please enjoy this ancient Japanese art which is kept very
much alive today thanks to the extraordinarily fun-filled performances by Rakugo
masters such as Shinoharu
Tatekawa!
▲Performer’s
Profile / Shinoharu Tatekawa
Shinoharu Tatekawa
is a Rakugo performer born in Osaka. After graduating from Yale University in the US, he worked in Mitsui & Co. Ltd for
three and a half years. Back then in 2002, he was greatly impressed and inspired by Shinosuke Tatekawa’s Rakugo performance
that he decided to give up his promising career and devote his future on Rakugo by taking up a discipleship with Shinosuke
Tatekawa.
After learning and
training in the art of Rakugo for eight and a half years, he was promoted to
“Futatsume” (a recognized rank for independent Rakugo performers). Besides
traditional Rakugo tales, he has created new styles of Rakugo, including Rakugo in English, hence bringing this art abroad to international audiences.
In 2011, he gave his first solo Rakugo performance in Singapore. In 2012, he was invited to the Singapore International Storytelling Festival (SISF), where he was the only Japanese
performer featured. He
performed English Rakugo and conducted a workshop at LASALLE College of the Arts, on his last visit
to Singapore this January. It was very successful and many people came and
enjoyed with laughter. Currently, he travels around Japan and the world with the mission of bringing laughter to everyone. Don’t miss
out on his amazing performance!
Like “Shinoharu Tatekawa” FB page! Click here for his FB link
Shinoharu Official website: http://shinoharu.com/