Takashi Wakasugi x Robata

Takashi Wakasugi – Comedy Samurai

Nominee 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show

Japanese comedy boy Takashi thinks stand-up comedy is similar to samurai.

You are always alone on the stage. Kill or die. Better to be sharp and quick but also think about the space and the distance. It looks simple but is complicated. Thinking a lot but pretend to think nothing. Sensitive and timid like a cat but solid and fearless like a large cloud. The spiral of gratitude, respect, despair and suffer.

A samurai tries to make his body and his sword one. Takashi tries to make himself and his jokes one. He puts his life and passion into this comedy show. Please don’t miss any strokes of his jokes and souls.

'Exquisite stand-up.' ★★★★ Chortle (UK)

ELIGIBLE SHOW DATES: Wed 2 Apr & Wed 9 Apr

Show: 6.10pm, ACMI
Post-Show Dinner: 7.20pm, Robata

Robata

Enjoy the one hat-awarded cuisine of Robata Japanese Grill, your instant gateway to Tokyo's delightful culinary world. One of Melbourne's Best Japanese Restaurants.

Your post-show dinner will include:

MENU:
Small
Pickles
Sashimi
Chirashi handroll, takuan, cucumber
Larger
Chicken karaage, sesame and soy
Side
Seasonal salad
Steamed rice
Dessert
Black sesame parfait, matcha chocolate

VEG MENU:
Small
Pickles
Sashimi
Cucumber, takuan, tofu skin sushi roll
Larger
Cauliflower karaage, sesame and soy
Side
Seasonal salad
Steamed rice
Dessert
Black sesame parfait, matcha chocolate