The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Japan Foundation invite you to attend a performance of Rakugo featuring Sanshotei Charaku, with Miyakoya Utaroku and Hayashiya Imamaru from the Raguko Artists Association of Japan.

This performance will feature classical humorous Rakugo items such as Kami ire (The Wallet) and Funa Toku (The Boatman Toku) by Sanshotei Charaku. Plus hear the amazing saw-music of Miyakoya Utaroku and see paper-cutting from Hayashiya Imamaru! Dr Ian McArthur from the School of Modern Languages will give a short lecture on the art form of Rakugo and English interpretation throughout the performance.

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