Japanese Rakugo Troupe Set To Entertain Local Audiences
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - The public will have a rare opportunity to view a Japanese sit-down comedy performance on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30pm at the Centrepoint Hotel in Gadong.

The Japanese Rakugo Troupe comprising five prominent members arrived in the country yesterday morning with promises of a good laugh for the local audience.

Organised by the Embassy of Japan in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, the Rakugo performance will be performed in English. Admission is free.

Rakugo is a unique form of storytelling, which includes comedy and play. It is also a traditional form of performing art, dating as far back as the end of the 17' century. Rakugo is best described as Japanese sit-down comedy, where the performers wear traditional Japanese costumes and kneel throughout the performance.

One performer normally acts out the whole story alone, playing the part of several characters and switching from one distinct character to another by changing voice, facial expression and manner.

Since 1998, the widely popular Rakugo Troupe has been performed on more than 180 stages in nine countries in Europe, North America, Oceania and Asia. The Brunei performance will consist of a Musical interlude, Rakugo "The Haunted Plate House" by Oshima Kimie, Rakugo "A Man in a Hurry" by Katsura Kaishi and a Japanese Magic show, among others.

Invited guests will also get a preview of the performance this evening at the Centrepoint Hotel. The guest of honour who is scheduled to attend the event is Pehin Major General (R) Dato Seri PahlawanAwg Haj Mohammad bin Hj Daud, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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