Mansai Nomura, an esteemed Kyogen actor and designated preserver of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Japan, eloquently describes Kyogen’s stage as a crossroad where the threads of comedy and the tapestry of life come together.

As a cornerstone of the Taiwan Traditional Theatre Centre, the “2023 Keep On Dreaming” program stands as a beacon for opera performers in Taiwan and beyond.

This winter, Japanese storytellers travelled to Taiwan, bringing with them their sit-down comedy tradition “Rakugo”.