A Commemorative Event for the 90th Anniversary of Canada-Japan Diplomatic Relations: “Kyogen Performance” in Markham

Kyogen Grand Master Sengoro Shigeyama XIV will present his 600-year-old traditional Japanese performing art in a rare appearance in Markham. This master performer's presentation will include a talk on the history and basic principles of Kyogen, a demonstration on donning the costume known as Shozoku, as well as a performance of a classic play featuring four renowned professional actors all the way from Japan. Not to be missed!!

DATE AND TIME: Nov. 30, 2019; doors open at 4:30pm, performance at 5:00 pm

VENUE: Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 216 Main Street Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 2H1

PROGRAM:

“The Longevity Sack” (“Enmei Bukuro”)

PERFORMERS:

SHIGEYAMA Sengoro XIV
MATSUMOTO Kaoru
IGUCHI Tatsuya
YAMASHITA Moriyuki

SYNOPSES:

“The Longevity Sack” (“Enmei Bukuro”)

The Master of the house, seizing his opportunity when his terrifying Wife is away, has Taro Kaja deliver divorce papers. The Wife, of course, returns in a furious rage, but the Master is too proud to change his mind despite his wife’s anger. The Wife then brings a large sack to take her share of the belongings. The Master says that if she grants him the divorce, she can take whatever she wants. The Wife is overjoyed and starts packing, but can you guess the last item she puts in the sack?

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Admission is free but requires pre-registration. Please send the following information to event@to.mofa.go.jp.

1. Performance location. (Be sure to indicate "in Markham.")
2. Requested number of seats. (Maximum of four per registration.)
3. Name of person registering. (If you are registering for a group, please list the name of each individual in your group)
4. The best way to contact you. (If the registration is for a group, we can contract you as its representative by phone or e-mail.)

*Once you have sent us your registration, we will send you a confirmation along with instructions for attendance. It will be general seating except for a few reserved seats. Registration will be closed once the venue is deemed full.
Please also direct any questions to event@to.mofa.go.jp. We look forward to receiving your registration.