[National Noh Theatre Summer Special]
Kyogen, Rakugo & Storytelling / The mukoiri "Son-in-law" plays
*Performance Schedule
DATE: Thursday, August 28
TIME: 5:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
*The finish time is an estimate and may vary.
*Title and Main performer
Storytelling:
YASUBE MUKOIRI (The Marriage of Yasube) / Takarai Kincho
Rakugo:
KOMAMONOYA SEIDAN (A Verdict for a Vendor) / Sanyutei Koraku
Kyogen:
YAWATA NO MAE (The Prompted Suitor at Yawata) / Shigeyama Shigeru (Okura school)
*Audio guide: No audio guide available.
*Subtitles: Available in English and Japanese. Displayed on individual screens on front seat backs.
*Admission (Including Tax)
-Front-stage seat 5,700 yen
-Side-stage seat 4,600 yen (Students 3,200 yen)
-Middle-stage seat 3,700 yen (Students 2,600 yen)
*Tickets for students and persons with disabilities are available online. Purchases with other discounts are not accepted. Wheelchair spaces are available. For more details, please contact the Box Office.
Seating Plan*Reservation (Telephone / Internet):
Available from: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 10
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YASUBE MUKOIRI (The Marriage of Yasube)
Hearing of the great courage of Nakayama Yasube, who defended his honor in a duel at Takatanobaba, Horibe Yahe , an Asano family retainer, makes Yasube his adopted son-in-law. In time, the free-spirited and loyal Yasube becomes well known, and he is finally called into the presence of none other than Lord Asano Takuminokami. Enjoy the outcome of this kodan episode.
KOMAMONOYA SEIDAN (A Verdict for a Vendor)
Koshiro, a small-time accessory vendor, is on the road selling his wares. He helps another vendor named Jinbe, who later dies at an inn. Unfortunately, everyone mistakenly thinks it is Koshiro who has died. When Koshiro returns home, he finds his wife has remarried. He goes to the magistrate to plead his case and receives a surprising verdict. A story with a funny rakugo twist.
YAWATA NO MAE (The Prompted Suitor at Yawata)
A notice promises marriage to the daughter of a wealthy and respected family to any man with exceptional skills. With the help of a mentor, a would-be groom goes, claiming to be skilled in archery and waka poetry.
