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The comedy show where the performer never stands

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Stand-up comedy is incredibly demanding, so why not just do it from a pillow? Japanese Rakugo is a theatrical storytelling art where the sole performer sits on a cushion for the entire show, armed with only a paper fan and a small cloth, proving you can absolutely captivate an audience without pacing the stage like a caffeinated panther.

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