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Kyogen Performance at Toronto's Japanese Canadian Cultural CentrePresented by: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Japan’s ancient classical comedy - Yamamoto Kyogen Company – touches down for the first time in Canada at Toronto's Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
Japan’s ancient classical comedy - Yamamoto Kyogen Company – touches down for the first time in Canada at Toronto's Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
North American Tour March 2010 – Toronto the only Canadian stop
When: 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2010
Where: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court (north east of Don Mills and Eglinton East)
Kyogen, the Japanese classical comic theater, like Noh, originated in the early 14th century. Acting troupes in a variety of centuries-old theatrical traditions toured and performed at temples, shrines and festivals, often with the patronage of the nobility. While Noh is musical in nature, Kyogen is comic theater.
Designated "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO, Noh and Kyogen are world-renowned forms of traditional Japanese theater with a more than 600-year-old history.
Kyogen performers depend on exuberant facial expressions for comic effect. The stories are derived from mundane subjects and depict daily life through dialogue and mime. The comedy and laughter invoked by Kyogen are meant to celebrate humanity. Kyogen requires an extremely high level of vocal and physical control with speaking, story-telling and singing as three distinct vocal disciplines.
A traditional Noh stage will be built in the JCCC’s Kobayashi Hall and there will be English subtitles.
Admission: JCCC members $25, non-members $30, students $25. To reserve tickets call 416-441-2345.
Parking: Free
For more information, please contact Haruko Ishihara at 416-441-2345 x 228, or visit www.jccc.on.ca
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Runs: Mar 29, 2010
At: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Don Mills
Playing: Monday
Times: 7pm
Cost: JCCC Members - $25; Non-Members - $30; Students - $25
Getting there:
East of Don Mills Road and Norht of Eglinton Ave E-between the DVP and Don Mills Road.
For more information contact:
Haruko Ishihara
Phone:
416-441-2345 x 228
Email:
HarukoI@jccc.on.ca
