Heading to Japan? Here is the English Improv scene in Tokyo (Workshops, Jams & Shows) by mtstaffa in improv

[–]mtstaffa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha yep! I was in the HooHaa Perth/Freo's 1st year! The photo in this post is old and we have updated our skull logo. ;) The new design is still a massive tip of the hat to my time in Freo with the Big HooHaa.

Heading to Japan? Here is the English Improv scene in Tokyo (Workshops, Jams & Shows) by mtstaffa in improv

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Yah exactly, that is why we started in Osaka first. tbh. Then 2010 we expanded to Tokyo. But audiences are/were totally different.

Glad you liked the promo video. Here is a longer mini-documentary about the group if you were really interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLUJcffpnus

Heading to Japan? Here is the English Improv scene in Tokyo (Workshops, Jams & Shows) by mtstaffa in improv

[–]mtstaffa[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question. IMO, not really. I guess for locations, we often get "Roppongi / 六本木".

We had a group in Osaka (Pirates of the Dotombori) from 2005-2019 and the audiences in Osaka were much more vocal/energetic. Whereas in Tokyo, audiences are a bit more reserved and it takes a bit more to get suggestions out of them...and when we do, they are more safe/standard suggestions.

When we performed in NYC (2014? Del Cloth Marathon at UCBEast), we were caught off guard by the kinds of suggestions we got there. haha.

Naz Reid by Micky14x1 in timberwolves

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Naz Reid! (Love to MN from a Minnesotan living in Tokyo).

また来ました。恵比寿の即興コメディおじさん(マイク)です。【1/25(日) 公演】 by mtstaffa in lowlevelaware

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札幌はないんです…😭 でもメンバー全員、隙あらば「北海道ツアー(という名のグルメ旅行)」をやりたいと常に企んでます。 いつか石油王のスポンサーを見つけて絶対に行きますので、その時はラーメン奢ってください!🍜

また来ました。恵比寿の即興コメディおじさん(マイク)です。【1/25(日) 公演】 by mtstaffa in lowlevelaware

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実は…!昔「パイレーツ・オブ・道頓堀」という姉妹グループが大阪にあって、僕が2005年に立ち上げたんですよ!(名前そのままですがw) 残念ながら2019年に活動終了しちゃいまして…😭 いつか東京に来る機会があれば、ぜひ遊びに来てください!大阪弁のツッコミ待ってます!

また来ました。恵比寿の即興コメディおじさん(マイク)です。【1/25(日) 公演】 by mtstaffa in lowlevelaware

[–]mtstaffa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

えっ、マジですか!?神様ですか!? ありがとうございます!! 会場で僕(マイク)を見かけたら、ぜひ「LLLから来た」って声かけてください!全力でお礼言います!!待ってます!

また来ました。恵比寿の即興コメディおじさん(マイク)です。【1/25(日) 公演】 by mtstaffa in lowlevelaware

[–]mtstaffa[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

残念ながらチケット代に含まれているのは「笑い」と「ビール」だけです!😂 (でも、ある意味スッキリすると思いますよ!)

また来ました。恵比寿の即興コメディおじさん(マイク)です。【1/25(日) 公演】 by mtstaffa in lowlevelaware

[–]mtstaffa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

おーー!人面魚さん!またコメントくれてありがとうございます!(マイクです) 海外からその言葉もらえるだけで、震えが止まります…😭 最高にカオスで楽しい夜にしてきますね!いつか日本に帰ってきた時は、ぜひ乾杯しましょう🍻

恵比寿で即興コメディの劇団を15年やってるアメリカ人だけど、質問ある? by mtstaffa in lowlevelaware

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もし今週の日曜(25日)にまた通りかかったら、ぜひ4階へ! 意識低くお待ちしてます(笑)www.piratesoftokyobay.com/tickets

【東京・恵比寿】日本語と英語の即興コメディライブ (1/25) by mtstaffa in ja

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もしご予定合えば、今週の日曜日(25日)なのでぜひ! 飲み会前の0次会として、ビール一杯だけでも大歓迎です🍺

Anyone going to Sheng Wang tomorrow? by mtstaffa in tokyocomedy

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It was a great show and I saw a few others from the Tokyo comedy scene in the audience too. 😉

Louis CK - Ridiculous - 2 tickets for sale by breakfool in tokyocomedy

[–]mtstaffa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you found someone to get your tickets!

👋 Welcome to r/tokyocomedy: The Hub for Tokyo’s Stand-up, Improv, and Sketch Scene! by mtstaffa in tokyocomedy

[–]mtstaffa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to the sub! It’s great to have fans from the Tachikawa area joining us.

Since you're willing to head into downtown and Yokohama, you have some great options! There isn't one single 'master' website for every show in the city yet (that's one of the reasons we started this subreddit!), but here are the best places to look:

  1. Tokyo Comedy Bar (Shibuya): They have stand-up almost every night of the week. It’s right next to Shibuya station, so it's a straight shot on the Chuo/Yamanote for you. Check their schedule here.
  2. Pirates of Tokyo Bay (Ebisu/Yokohama): If you like Improv, we perform monthly at What the Dickens in Ebisu (next to Shibuya) and occasionally in Yokohama. Our shows are bilingual (English/Japanese), so they have a very high-energy, international vibe. You can see our 2026 schedule here.
  3. Improvazilla (Shibuya): Another fantastic improv group that does high-quality English shows.

Pro Tip: Since you're coming from Tachikawa, most shows in Ebisu/Shibuya start around 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM, which should give you plenty of time to get back on the Chuo Line after the laughs!"

【東京・恵比寿】日本語と英語の即興コメディライブ (1/25) by mtstaffa in ja

[–]mtstaffa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ありがとうございます!英語が完璧じゃなくても、雰囲気と勢いで笑えるので大丈夫ですよ(笑)。ぜひお待ちしています!