Rakugo Workshops

笑福亭笑子

By Showko Showfukutei

Expand your cultural horizons with a Rakugo workshop, a 400 year old Japanese  comedy storytelling art form. 

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A rare opportunity for you to learn from Showko – professionally trained as a Rakugo performer under Master Kakushow Showfukutei in London and Osaka and received the 400 year old traditional Rakugo name Showko Showfukutei 笑福亭笑子 upon completion. She is one of 1000 professional Rakugo performers, only a handful of women and the only one living overseas. She is a member of Kamigata Rakugo Association. 

• Introduction and history of Rakugo

• Introduction to Rakugo stories and jokes

• How to perform short Rakugo stories

• Movements & techniques

• Rules of performing

• Overcoming stage fright

• Lots of interaction and participation

• Q & A

• Includes scripts

• All in English

➤Learning Rakugo stories and techniques

➤ Learning a new form of Storytelling

➤ Using Rakugo for language teaching

➤ Learning new theatre or acting skills

➤ Entertaining people

➤ Those who love comedy

➤ Those who love Japan

➤ Also recommended for Storytellers, Teachers, Students, Performing Artists and Actors.

1. Folding Fan (any type or a pen)

2. Tenugui or Handkerchief or Bandana

If you want professional Rakugo props, folding fan (Sensu) and hand towel (Tenugui) – made in Japan, you can purchase them here: https://showko.bigcartel.com

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