Theatre Group GUMBO

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大阪を拠点に、これまで13ヶ国47都市でオリジナル作品を上演。
1998年、エディンバラ国際演劇祭(英)にて［Spirit Of The Fringe］を受賞し、そこから海外へ活動の場を広げる。2003年、代表の田村佳代が演出家として［大阪舞台芸術新人賞］を受賞するとともに、代表作『MIND EATER』がメルボルン国際演劇祭(豪)にて［特別賞(Special Commendation)］を受賞。
近年は北米の演劇祭へ進出。2016年、サンディエゴ国際演劇祭(米)にて、最も独創的な作品に贈られる［Fringe Of The Fringe］と［最優秀コメディ賞(Outstanding Comedy)］をダブル受賞。2017年、同演劇祭にて、2年連続で［最優秀コメディ賞］、さらにアーティストの最多得票団体に贈られる［Artists' Pick Award］を受賞。2018年、タンパ国際演劇祭(米)にて［最優秀賞(Best in Fest Award)］を受賞。2019年には、北米最大の演劇祭・エドモントン国際演劇祭(カナダ)にてアジア人初となる［批評家賞(Critics' Choice Media Pick)］を受賞した。
2022年、約半年にわたる北米ツアーを敢行。アメリカ4都市、カナダ2都市を巡回し、38公演を完走。7つの賞を受賞し、大成功をおさめた。

プロフィール

NEWS
"Are you lovin' it?"
at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

31 July 2025

19:20 (60mins) Fri 1 - Sun 24 Aug at ZOO PLAYGROUND

We are bringing our smash hit Are You Lovin' It?, which has won 17 awards around the world, to Edinburgh!
GUMBO takes you on a surreal, hilarious journey through the wild world of WacDonalds. Meet a Japanese businessman, Trump, and Krazy Kitty in this absurd, side-splitting comedy you won't want to miss!
This satirical-physical comedy with Japanese game show & anime flavor has been described as Fast-Food Capitalism and is a perfect reflection of the world TODAY!

Winner of "Media Pick" at Edmonton Fringe, "Patron's Pick""Blue Star's Pick" at Orlando Fringe, "Best of Fest""Outstanding Comedy" at San Diego Fringe, "Best in Fest" at Tampa Fringe, "Best Ensemble" at FRIGID NY, "Artist's Pick" at Colchester Fringe UK.

★★★★★

This kooky, edgy, cartoon-like show may be the strangest show I've ever seen at the Fringe. Five stars simply for audacity and invention. - Edmonton Journal

★★★★★

Madcap, off-beat, but bitingly savage in its satirical approach, demonstrating American Globalization through the true world leaders, a fast-food chain. - Britishtheatre.com

★★★★★

This piece is so uniquely original and the performers so engaging that you probably won’t see anything else like it at this year’s Fringe. - Gigcity.ca

Here is ...a company of Japanese Dadaist clowns - 12thnight.ca

The savagely surreal satire of Fast-Food Capitalism. - Orlando Weekly

The most in-your-face, Outrageous, political and subversive show. - Orlando Sentinel

Venue:
Dates and Time (60 mins): 19:20 Fri 1 - Sun 24 Aug

Written by Theatre Group GUMBO
Directed by Kayo Tamura
Cast: Kayo Tamura, Nono Miyasaka, Ryo Nishihara, Noah Alfred Pantano
TICKET: https://zoofestival.co.uk/programme/are-you-lovin-it/

VENUE: ZOO Playground (Playground 2)
SHOW DATES AND TIMES (60 mins):

19:20 Fri 1 - Sun 24 Aug

PRICE: £12
AGE GUIDANCE: 12+

Content Warnings: Audience participation

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NEWS
"SHUNGA ALERT"
at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

31 July 2025

July 31- Aug 24 at Underbelly Cowgate (Big Belly)

Sexy hilarious Japanese puppet show. You have been warned!

Warning: adults only! An X-rated documentary-comedy about the sexual culture of Japan.

The story of an artist, a sex doll and a virtual idol trying to create the sexiest shunga of all time, told with clowning, puppetry and live projection. Learn everything you wanted to know about sex in Japan but were too afraid to Google.

Filthy, offensive and visually stunning! Don't say we didn't warn you!

Winner of Best of the Fest at the San Diego Fringe Festival.

Tickets: https://www.underbellyedinburgh.co.uk/events/event/shunga-alert
Date: 31 July - 24 August
Time: 9:40 pm (60 mins)
Venue: Underbelly Cowgate (Big Belly)
Suitability: Age 18+ (Restricted)

Warnings: Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing

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NEWS
"Forest Of Truth"
at Orlando Fringe Festival

11 May 2025

May 15-25 at YELLOW VENUE

This is the FRINGE of the FRINGE! An award-winning raunchy satire about LOVE from Japanese madcap clowns GUMBO, a winner of PATRON'S PICK at Orlando Fringe 2022.

A WINNER of "Fringe Of The Fringe" at Colchester Fringe 2024 UK,
"Artist Pick" at Edmonton Fringe 2023, "Spirit Of The Fringe" at Vancouver Fringe 2023,
"Fringe Of The Fringe" and "Outstanding Comedy" at San Diego Fringe 2016

★★★★★ Completely absurd and laugh-a-minute. -GJD Reviews, UK
It's as if H.C.Andersen has taken acid and time travelled to the Garden of Eden. -Paul T. Davies, UK

A veritable earthquake of passion...It's crazy... It's fringe-y. -Liz Nicholls, 12thNight.ca

This is the FRINGE of the FRINGE! An award-winning raunchy satire about LOVE from Japanese madcap clowns GUMBO, a winner of PATRON'S PICK at Orlando Fringe 2022. Featuring special guest Noah Alfred Pantano.

Welcome to the Forest of Truth! Stepping through the boughs of the densest trees, Man and Woman 'fall in love'. However, the mythical residents of the forest have other plans. All the awkward aspects of love are on full display here - along with over-the-top costumes, ear worm music and seductively silly dance moves, you’re sure to fall in love in the Forest of Truth.

Written by Theatre Group GUMBO
Directed by Kayo Tamura
Cast: Kayo Tamura, Nono Miyasaka, Ryo Nishihara, Noah Alfred Pantano
TICKET: https://orlandofringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/forest-of-truth/

VENUE: YELLOW VENUE (812 E Rollins St Orlando)
SHOW DATES AND TIMES (60 mins):

Thu May 15th 6:55pm / Fri May 16th 10:45pm / Sat May 17th 3:25pm/ Tue May 20th 7:45pm

Thu May 22nd 6:40pm / Sat May 24th 8:55pm / Sun 25th 3:45pm

PRICE: $15
AGE RATING: 13 & Up

Warnings: Adult Language, Audience Interaction, Mature Themes, Sexual Content

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