Kyogen Performances Held as a Commemorative Event for the 90th Anniversary of Canada-Japan Diplomatic Relations (Nov. 28 through Dec. 2)
2019/12/20
Performances of the traditional Japanese theatre art of Kyogen were held in Toronto from Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 as a commemorative event for the 90th Anniversary of Canada-Japan Diplomatic Relations. Kyogen Masters SHIGEYAMA Sengoro XIV, MATSUMOTO Kaoru, IGUCHI Tatsuya and YAMASHITA Moriyuki of the Shigeyama Kyogen troupe of Kyoto (which is known affectionately as “Otofu Kyogen”because tofu can be enjoyed by everyone) visited Toronto and gave five performances in total in Toronto and Markham.
[Dates, Venues and Program]
Nov. 28 – Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre: “The Longevity Sack”; “The Snail”
Nov. 29 - The Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai: “The Persimmon Mountain Priest”
Nov. 29 - Varley Art Gallery of Markham: “The Longevity Sack
Dec. 1 – Royal Ontario Museum: “The Longevity Sack”
Dec. 2 – The Japan Foundation, Toronto: “Call Out”; “Inabado Temple”
Master MATSUMOTO Kaoru gives an explanation on Kyogen to the audience
at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC).
An actual Noh stage was built for the performance at the JCCC.
The students at The Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai watch a performance of “The Persimmon
Mountain Priest” which is contained in their textbook. Students from Grades 5 through 12 attended.
The performance co-hosted with the City of Markham at the Varley Art Gallery.
A message of appreciation was sent from His Worship Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham to Consul-General of Japan
ITO Takako. Markham Councillor Khalid Usman represents the Mayor in handing the Consul-General the message.
Master SHIGEYAMA Sengoro XIV gives remarks at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).
Consul-General Ito gives an overview on Kyogen at the ROM.
A demonstration of constuming at the ROM.
Master Shigeyama answers questions after the performance at the ROM.
A demonstration of how to use a fan as a prop was given at The Japan Foundation,
Toronto, to coincide with its exhibit on theatrical fans.
Attendants enjoy the fan exhibit after the performance.
[Dates, Venues and Program]
Nov. 28 – Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre: “The Longevity Sack”; “The Snail”
Nov. 29 - The Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai: “The Persimmon Mountain Priest”
Nov. 29 - Varley Art Gallery of Markham: “The Longevity Sack
Dec. 1 – Royal Ontario Museum: “The Longevity Sack”
Dec. 2 – The Japan Foundation, Toronto: “Call Out”; “Inabado Temple”
Master MATSUMOTO Kaoru gives an explanation on Kyogen to the audience
at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC).
An actual Noh stage was built for the performance at the JCCC.
The students at The Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai watch a performance of “The Persimmon
Mountain Priest” which is contained in their textbook. Students from Grades 5 through 12 attended.
The performance co-hosted with the City of Markham at the Varley Art Gallery.
A message of appreciation was sent from His Worship Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham to Consul-General of Japan
ITO Takako. Markham Councillor Khalid Usman represents the Mayor in handing the Consul-General the message.
Master SHIGEYAMA Sengoro XIV gives remarks at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).
Consul-General Ito gives an overview on Kyogen at the ROM.
A demonstration of constuming at the ROM.
Master Shigeyama answers questions after the performance at the ROM.
A demonstration of how to use a fan as a prop was given at The Japan Foundation,
Toronto, to coincide with its exhibit on theatrical fans.
Attendants enjoy the fan exhibit after the performance.