Theatre Group GUMBO
Theatre Group GUMBO was established by Director Kayo Tamura in 1994. Based in Osaka, this group has performed original works in 47 cities in 13 countries and received many awards.
GUMBO began touring internationally in 1997 performing abroad at Edinburgh, London, Portland, Colchester, New York, San Diego, Orlando, Tampa, Los Angeles, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Toronto, Victoria, Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila, Iloilo, Taipei, Siem Reap, Chattogram, Karachi, Chiang Mai, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Natimuk, Mildura, Darwin and Launceston. GUMBO has received international awards including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival "Spirit of the Fringe" award in 1998, Melbourne Fringe Festival "Special Commendation" award in 2003, Australia's "Green Room Awards" in 2013, Hong Kong Fringe Club "Honorary Membership" in 2015, San Diego International Fringe Festival "Fringe Of The Fringe" in 2016, "Artists' Pick Award" in 2017, "Outstanding Comedy" in 2016 & 2017, Tampa International Fringe Festival "Best in Fest Award""Tech Choice Award" in 2018, Orlando International Fringe Festival "Black Venue BlueStar's Pick" and Edmonton International Fringe Festival "Critics' Choice Media Pick" in 2019, Frigid Festival NYC "Best Ensemble""Staff Choice", Orlando Fringe Festival "Patron's Pick", San Diego Fringe Festival "Best Of Fest""Audience Favorite", Hollywood Fringe Festival "Pick Of The Fringe" in 2022. Edmonton Fringe Festival "Artist Pick", Vancouver Fringe Festival "Spirit Of The Fringe", London Pub Theatre Awards "Standing Ovation Award" Nomination, and Colchester Fringe Festival "Spirit Of The Fringe""Artist's Pick""Volunteer's Pick" in 2023.
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
NEWS
"Forest Of Truth"
at Colchester Fringe Festival
got 2 awards: FRINGE OF THE FRINGE and SPIRIT OF THE FRINGE!
3 Nov. 2024
Photo: Colchester Fringe and Jonathan Dadds
NEWS
"Shunga Alert!"
at Winnipeg Fringe Festival
got Jenny Awards!
28 July 2024
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"Are you lovin' it?"
at Toronto Fringe Festival
got Toronto Star's Critic's Pick!
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"Shunga Alert!"
at San Diego Fringe Festival
got 2 awards: BEST OF THE FEST and BETH ACCOMANDO'S
FRINGE GEEK SHOW PICK!
26 May 2024
Photo: Colchester Fringe and Jonathan Dadds
NEWS
"Are you lovin' it?"
at Colchester Fringe Festival
got 3 awards:
SPRIT OF THE FRINGE,
ARTIST'S PICK and
VOLUNTEER'S PICK!
22 Oct. 2023
NEWS
"Forest Of Truth"
at Vancouver Fringe Festival
got SPIRIT OF THE FRINGE!!
17 Sep. 2023
NEWS
"Forest Of Truth"
at Edmonton Fringe Festival
got ARTIST PICK!!
27 Aug. 2023
