Rakusyo Bursting out laughing Manbow Show!!

Our ‘members’ are intellectually challenged. By letting them perform through expressing themselves, we have achieved various results. For instance, those with communicational problems have become able to converse and talk more freely, and others who have had problems such as not being able to go to work have been able to do so withou

Currently, we perform comedic musical shows in Japan.

We have performed in various venues such as nursery schools, schools for the gifted, nursing homes, daycare centers, and a 788-seater public hall.

Some comments we have received regarding our shows:

“The performance gave me power!”
“I couldn’t stop laughing. It was a typical Osakan comedy show.”
“I had a pleasant warm time.” “It gave me the courage to want to do something myself.”
“I look forward to many more shows!”

We wish to give our ‘members’ the opportunity to perform our shows abroad. Please give us the chance to perform for you in your country.

1. “Romeo and Juliet”- A musical with a happy ending

• PET bottles used as maracas and to make wave-sounds, paper rolls for magic tricks, drink cans used as kalimbas, all of our costumes and props are hand-made using paper tape, cardboard and so on.
• A wide variety of music such as classical music, rumba, mambo, Japanese folk music and “enka”.
• Speedy costume changing by using Velcro and magnets.
• Shadowgraphing to support our performances.
• For ocean scenes, we utilize PET bottles for wave sounds, and kalimbas and bubbles for added mood.
• All things have various tricks. We are sorry to say that we cannot disclose them at this time!
• Shows are approximately 1 hour long. We will need lighting and 50 square meters of space.

2. Our “Manbow” show! A performance with song and dance!

• Show lengths are up to 60minutes. We will not need lighting or much space. Outdoors are fine aswell
• We can adjust our show length and contents to suit your needs.

We will go anywhere.
You can look forward to an energetic yet humorous stage!

We need for period of preparations and the stay at least two interpreters. In addition we need at least two voluntary assistants during the stay of our troop and at least six assistants during the performance. As to the expenses, we suggest to use the entrance fee partially or to ask for contributions. We would appreciate your cooperation.