Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre

Namba in Osaka is a hub of traditional and contemporary entertainment. Namba is located in the heart of popular downtown Minami or ‘south', renowned for being a major tourist spot. Namba has evolved into a shopper's paradise with the mushrooming of shops and revamping of the Railway station building and the underground shopping center. Namba serves as the southern entrance to the city of Osaka. The surrounding region of the Namba Station of the subway boasts of popular restaurants serving famous dishes of Osaka at affordable prices. Namba also prides itself on popular entertainment. Located in Namba-Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre in Osaka plays host to traditional performing arts and entertainment since 1987. Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre is run by Yoshimoto Kogyo, a company famed to provide employment to several comedians. Yoshimoto Kogyo is the most famous Manzai production company. The theatre is a fine example of a variety theatre in Osaka. Exquisite performances in Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre have added to Osaka's pride and fame. A fine exhibition of comedy performances such as Shin-kigeki ("New comedy"), Manzai ("comic duo"), Kontos ("comic chat") and Rakugo takes place at Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre in Osaka. The shows are held twice daily and three times on Sundays and national holidays. Apart from comedy shows, the performances also involve lively songs and stunts. Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre becomes a centre of laughter and entertainment.

Features of Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre in Osaka:

• A variety of traditional arts and entertainment take place at the Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre.
• Performances are held on weekdays between 12:00-18:00 and on Sundays and National Holidays between 10:00-18:00. A single show lasts for maximum hundred minutes.
• The performers display their flair in comic storytelling to the laughing crowd.
• The theater is famous for holding Manzai performances. Manzai is a Japanese comedy show performed by two or three artists trying to make the audience laugh with funny dialogues and gestures. The performers are known as Manzaishi. Boke is the part that makes witty dialogues and Tukkkomi responds foolishly to the exclamations. The Comedians are dressed in western style clothing.
• Book your seats in advance to indulge in laughter and entertainment galore. Special discounts are offered for the physically challenged.
• The Yoshimoto Kogyo Building in the west of Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater houses Wahha Kamigata, the Osaka Prefectural Museum of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts, and a performance hall with 307 seats.

How to reach Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre in Osaka:

The Namba Grand Kagetsu Theatre in Osaka can be reached from Namba Station on Subway Midosuji Line in 5 minutes. The theatre is also accessible from the Namba Station on Subway Sennichimae Line and Kintetsu-Namba Station on Kintetsu Nara Line and Osaka Station.