Image: Nakamura Shichinosuke as Tarokaja in Bôshibari from a 2006 kabuki performance program
April Fools!! And the fools are two clever servants named Tarôkaja and Jirôkaja who manage to drink their master’s sake, in spite of the fact he has tied them up. A popular matsubamemono dance-play based on the kyôgen comedy of the same name.
Tomoe Arts focuses on kabuki dance plays based on noh themes and stories. It began in November with a tale of a flesh-eating demoness and continues in February to one of the greatest tales of duty and heroism, ending in April with the foolish drunken antics of two servants.
Tomoe Salon Series will be screening full videos of live performances from the Shôchiku’s Kabuki Meisakusen Series, which feature some of the greatest kabuki performers of the 20th and 21st centuries. The recordings have English language commentary, and after the performances, a discussion take place around the important story and performance elements. Green tea will be served as well.
This salon takes place April 20, 7.00-8.30pm at the Chilcotin Room (Rm 256), I.K Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall, UBC. The nearest parking to the Centre are the Rose Garden and North Parkades. Parking at UBC is $7 after 5pm. UBC