Eisa
Okinawan community performance connects lunar Bon observances, song and dance with local traditions, post-war festivals and contemporary staged forms.
Performing arts
Tsukkomi
Tsukkomi is the comic response that draws attention to an absurdity or mismatch, and the performer’s role associated with that response.
Boke
Boke is the comic role or contribution that introduces an incongruity, misunderstanding or absurdity for a partner to develop or respond to.
Kamigata Manzai
Kamigata manzai is the Osaka-centred regional tradition of manzai, closely associated with the development of modern conversational comedy.
Manzai
Manzai is Japanese comic dialogue, usually performed by a duo, with a history connecting variety entertainment, regional traditions and modern media.
Kabuki Actors
An introduction to kabuki actors, including stage names, lineages, role categories, training, acting patterns, actor prints, and the modern profession.