Kabuki Theatre

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese art form which originated in Japan in 17 th century. Interestingly, this art form which was conceived when O-Kuni, a maid at the Izumo Taisha Shrine in Kyoto gathered a group of performers to raise money for the repair of the shrine, is today associated with the cultural heritage of Japan. If you are interested to watch this theatrical form, you will have to visit the Kabuki-za Theater, Meiji-Za, Kokuriju Gekiji and Shimbashi Embujo in Tokyo, the Minami-Za in Kyoto and Shochiku-za Kabuki Theatre in Osaka .

All the major cities including Osaka in Japan have their own theatres specifically designed and built for Kabuki performances. Interestingly, the Kabuki performance in Osaka, is slightly different in its form of acting or kamigata style, to reflect the regional identity of the locale. However, you will be impressed by the gala blend of form, context, color and sound in the theatrical form of Kabuki.

History of Kabuki Theatre

Though both male and female performers, earlier performed in Kabuki plays, performances of women were banned were during the Tokugawa period. And male actors took upon roles of women. As the nouveau riche class came to prominence in the Edo period, K abuki art imbibed a stylized form.

In k abuki plays dealing with historical events, love and moral conflicts, performers wear elaborate dresses including masks. Traditional Japanese music with shamisen , a three-stringed lute-like instrument, Japanese flutes and drums are played. Physical gestures and body movements are presented with exaggerated dimension on rotating stages

Features of Kabuki Theatre in Osaka

• Shochiku-za Kabuki Theater in Osaka is located in Dotombori
• Known as the first theatre built in western style, this theatre was constructed in 1923.
• You will find how technical perfections have been imbibed into the construction of Kabuki Theatre in Osaka by blending them smoothly with the traditional theatrical designs like a walkway or hanamichi extending out into the audience.
• The performances in Kabuki Theatre in Osaka are organized for almost half the year.
• During the lean period, other kinds of performances like musical concerts are organized.
• You will get the tickets at reasonable as well as luxury rates.
  
  

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