Rakugo performance and workshop In brief Date - 21 August 2026Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareFeatured guest - Katsura MonshiroFestival - Japan Fringe Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the eventDiscover the art and humor of Rakugo through an entertaining introduction, presented entirely in English, which includes live demonstrations, followed by several short comic stories known as kobanashi. It will then be followed by an authentic full-length Rakugo performance.This introduction will then be followed by a hands-on workshop that allows participants to try their hand at the short comic story-telling (Kobanashi), working with university students from Japan.Rakugo is a traditional Japanese art of comic storytelling that has been passed down for over 300 years. A single performer tells a story while portraying multiple characters, using only a folding fan and a hand towel as props.This event offers an entertaining introduction to:What Rakugo is and how it worksHow one performer brings different characters to lifeHow a folding fan and a hand towel can become a variety of objects through imaginationWhether you are interested in Japanese culture or experiencing Rakugo for the first time, everyone is welcome.In collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. You can reserve your free spot via Eventbrite. Book your free ticket on Eventbrite Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Tags Asian Studies Aug 21 2026 13.00 - 15.00 Rakugo performance and workshop A hands-on tutorial workshop and performance by Katsura Monshiro, a professional Rakugo performer, and Japanese students, on rakugo, Japan's traditional art of comic storytelling. Part of Japan Fringe. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Book your free ticket on Eventbrite This article was published on Thursday 13 August 2026
Rakugo performance and workshop In brief Date - 21 August 2026Venue - Project Room 1.06, 50 George SquareFeatured guest - Katsura MonshiroFestival - Japan Fringe Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the eventDiscover the art and humor of Rakugo through an entertaining introduction, presented entirely in English, which includes live demonstrations, followed by several short comic stories known as kobanashi. It will then be followed by an authentic full-length Rakugo performance.This introduction will then be followed by a hands-on workshop that allows participants to try their hand at the short comic story-telling (Kobanashi), working with university students from Japan.Rakugo is a traditional Japanese art of comic storytelling that has been passed down for over 300 years. A single performer tells a story while portraying multiple characters, using only a folding fan and a hand towel as props.This event offers an entertaining introduction to:What Rakugo is and how it worksHow one performer brings different characters to lifeHow a folding fan and a hand towel can become a variety of objects through imaginationWhether you are interested in Japanese culture or experiencing Rakugo for the first time, everyone is welcome.In collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. You can reserve your free spot via Eventbrite. Book your free ticket on Eventbrite Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Tags Asian Studies Aug 21 2026 13.00 - 15.00 Rakugo performance and workshop A hands-on tutorial workshop and performance by Katsura Monshiro, a professional Rakugo performer, and Japanese students, on rakugo, Japan's traditional art of comic storytelling. Part of Japan Fringe. Project Room 1.06 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Book your free ticket on Eventbrite This article was published on Thursday 13 August 2026
Aug 21 2026 13.00 - 15.00 Rakugo performance and workshop A hands-on tutorial workshop and performance by Katsura Monshiro, a professional Rakugo performer, and Japanese students, on rakugo, Japan's traditional art of comic storytelling. Part of Japan Fringe.
