Bunshun Rakugo Zoo

Holding period

2023.04.27

Various animals appear! Spring Laugh Rakugo Party

A rakugo party sponsored by Bungeishunju. The theme of this year’s event is “Zoo. Animals such as horses, rats, and pigs appear in all the performances, including “Zoo,” a rakugo story in which a human wears fur and pretends to be a tiger. Through these animals, the audience will be able to experience the human condition, which is a mixture of sadness and joy.

The daytime program includes “Zoo” by Shoya Shunputei, “Nezumi” by Kenko Sanyutei, and “Ninkyo Nagare no Butatsugu den yori” by Tafuku Tamagawa; the evening program includes “Ma Oya” by Yumemaru Sanshotei, “Ninkyo Nagare no Butatsugu den yori” by San’ya Sanzo Yanagiya, and “Tanokyu” by Ogitatsu Irifunei. The afternoon session will be lively with a ronikyoku by the young and talented Taifuku, and is recommended for rakugo beginners. A talk corner is also scheduled.

Event SummaryOutline

Location Shibuya Ward Cultural Center Owada 6F Lore Hall 23-21 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Access 5 minutes from JR, Keio, Tokyu and Tokyo Metro Shibuya Stations

Holding period Thursday, April 27, 2023
Opening Hours LUNCH: Doors open at 14:00, Concert begins at 14:30, Concert ends at 16:30
Evening: Doors open at 18:30, Concert begins at 19:00, Concert ends at 21:00
Contact Us Email: info@bunshunrakugo.com
Phone: 03-3288-6136
admission fee Chair seats 4,000 yen, plank seats 3,800 yen
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