Shibaraku

Shibaraku (暫, しばらく) is a play in the Kabuki repertoire, and one of the celebrated Kabuki Jūhachiban ("Eighteen Great Plays"). The play is noted for its flamboyantly dramatic costumes and makeup (kumadori). The English translation of the title is akin to "Stop a Moment!"

Shibaraku

Shibaraku (暫, しばらく) is a play in the Kabuki repertoire, and one of the celebrated Kabuki Jūhachiban ("Eighteen Great Plays"). The play is noted for its flamboyantly dramatic costumes and makeup (kumadori). The English translation of the title is akin to "Stop a Moment!"