Culture Talk | Performing arts in Japan and Taiwan: Kabuki (歌舞伎)、Manzai (漫才)、Nogaku (能楽)、Comedy clubs (喜劇俱樂部) and more

Summary

How much do you know about performing arts in Japan and Taiwan? Today Mai introduces Japanese traditional entertainment such as Kabuki (歌舞伎) and unique Japanese styles of comedy performances, Manzai (漫才). Lori tells you about the go-to places when you want to watch a good live show in Taipei. Learn all about performing arts in Japan and Taiwan with us so that you know how to pick a show when you do visit!

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Transcription

■Japanese traditional entertainment (古典芸能・こてんげいのう） mentioned in the episode

｜Kabuki （歌舞伎・かぶき）|

Dance drama

Most of Kabuki stories are based on people`s daily lives in Edo.

｜Noh（能・のう） ｜

Masked Dance Drama

Noh usually reflect people`s sadness, anger and love.

｜Kyogen （狂言・きょうげん）｜

Dialogue and Action

Kyogen stories are based on daily lives and they are usually comedy.

■Japanese Comedy Performances (お笑い・おわらい）

| Manzai（漫才・まんざい）｜

Manzai is usually performed by two people.

Performers talk about a talk in front of one standing microphone.

| コント（こんと）|

Konto is a funny short story performed by two, three people.

■Taiwanese Comedy Performances

| 相聲 | _{(xiàng shēng)}

Known as “Crosstalk” or “Comic dialogue,” a traditional performing art performed by two to three people. You need

| 單口相聲；站立喜劇 | _{(dān kǒu xiàng shēng ；zhàn lì xǐ jù)}

The stand-up comedy performances in Taiwan are deeply influenced by the western culture. Now there are a few clubs in Taipei that present shows performed in Chinese/Taiwanese and a few bilingually.

■ Where to go for a good show when you visit Taipei 觀賞表演藝術的好去處(台北)

| 兩廳院: 國家戲劇院 National Theater & 國家音樂廳 Concert Hall | Official Site

| 卡米地喜劇俱樂部 Live Comedy Club Taipei | Official Site

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