Shows & Entertainment · Sanjo / Karasuma
Non-Verbal Theatre GEAR ギア専用劇場 GEAR
Kyoto's long-running wordless show of mime, breakdance, magic, juggling and projection mapping, ideal for non-Japanese speakers.
Hours1-2 shows a day, starting 13:00/14:00 and/or 18:00/19:00 (about 90 min)
ClosedCheck performance calendar
PricePremium seat: ¥7,800
Standard seat: ¥5,800
Economy seat: ¥3,800
Standard seat: ¥5,800
Economy seat: ¥3,800
Getting thereKyoto-Shiyakusho-mae Station (Tozai Line), 5 min; Sanjo Station (Keihan), 8 min
Time needed1.5-2 hours
Best timeEvening shows; book ahead as the theatre has only about 70 seats
AddressART COMPLEX 1928 3F, 56 Benkeiishi-cho, Sanjo-dori Gokomachi-nishiiru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Websitegear.ac/en
About
GEAR has run since 2012 in a small theatre inside the 1928 Building, a former Mainichi Newspaper office and city cultural property. Four 'Roboroid' performers and a doll tell a story through mime, breakdance, magic and juggling with projection mapping and lighting effects. Because there is no dialogue, it works for all languages, and the English website handles booking and enquiries.
Highlights
- No language barrier
- Mix of mime, breakdance, magic and juggling
- Historic 1928 building
- Small theatre, close to the stage
Tips
- Book online in English; email hi@gear.ac for questions
- Kids' Day matinees allow under-4s
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