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Japanese Performance Art

December 7th 2007 00:10
Kung Fu theatre goes contemporary

kabuki Theatre
Traditional Kabuki


The heritage of Japanese art is a rich and diverse one. Dating back thousands of years the discipline and meticulous nature of the work often reflects the cultural ingenuity.

Now comes the latest in a long line of inventive performance Art. A natural progression of kabuki theatre, this first human art piece inspires with its clever staging and nostalgic appeal.

Japanese Performance Art
A Still from the video below


Set to Roy Orbison’s classic hit “Pretty Woman” this slapstick theatre fuses a Looney Tunes style with Buster Keaton/Charlie Chaplin type of silent pantomime. The body language is expressive and the results are hilarious.

Wonderfully choreographed, there is a dexterous energy to the food fight in this parody of domestic violence.

The second clip I have included again amuses but is also effectively handled to emote a sense of wonder at the human mind and body. Modernising Kabuki athleticism this scene embraces the contemporary martial arts movement simulating the wire fu cult style of cinema maestro Woo-ping Yuen (The Matrix, Fist of Legend, Kill Bill).

Ping Pong kabuki
Ping Pong kabuki


Essentially depicting the wildest game of ping-pong you will ever see, the universal comedy communicates in an international language. The experience is further elevated by brilliant physical feats that exceed what can actually be achieved in real life.

An Eastern alternative to Cirque De Soliel that is surprisingly charming. Both these pieces of youtube footage have a timeless appeal that is prevalent as soon as they begin. I hope you enjoy them.

Clip #1 - Food Fight


Clip #2 - Ping Pong
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