The Longevity Sack

Japan’s Shigeyama Kyogen troupe performs The Longevity Sack, a traditional theatre masterpiece that invites the audience to laugh at the subtleties of love between husband and wife.

The Master of the house, seizing his opportunity when his terrifying Wife is away visiting her family, has Taro Kaja deliver divorce papers to her. The Wife, of course, returns in a furious rage, but the Master is too proud to change his mind despite his wife’s anger. The Wife then brings a large sack to take her share of their belongings. The Master says that if she grants him the divorce, she can take whatever she wants. The Wife is overjoyed and starts looking for things to stuff into the sack, but can you guess the last item she puts in it?

This performance is a Commemorative Event for the 90th Anniversary of Canada-Japan Diplomatic Relations

Who is it for?

All ages

Event might be a bit too long for very young children

Tickets : Free

Free. Maximum of 4 tickets per person.

How to get tickets?

Email: event@to.mofa.go.jp

and mention that the performance location is Markham. Please list the names of all attendees. Maximum of 4 tickets per registration.

Date: Saturday November 30, 2019 to Saturday November 30, 2019

Saturday, November 30, 5 PM to 8 PM
One performance only.

Venue & Address

Varley Art Gallery , 216 Main Street Unionville, Unionville, Ontario, L3R 2H1

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Behind Main Street Unionville shops. No parking on cobblestone streets. More info at https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/varley-art-gallery/about-us/locations-directions/locations-directions

Accessible by Public Transport

VIVA Blue or VIVA Purple. Details at https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/varley-art-gallery/about-us/locations-directions/locations-directions