Taste of Taiko Workshop in Tiverton
Saturday 30th November, 10 am – 4 pm, The Oak Room
Taiko is coming to Tiverton! This amazing performing art which combines big drums and choreography is a lot of fun and accessible to all. Kagemusha Taiko will be leading a day-long Taste of Taiko workshop in the Oak Room on Saturday 30th November. This workshop will include an introduction to taiko as well as the basics, fundamentals and melody patterns culminating in learning a simple performance piece by the end of the day.
Places are £40 per person and must be booked and paid for in advance at the Liznojan Bookshop on Gold Street in Tiverton. Please note there is a booking fee to pay by card. Participants must be 14yrs +. Lunch is not included but tea & coffee will be available.
For more information please email info@kagemusha.com.
This Sharpen Your Shime workshop focuses on the subtle elements needed to play various base rhythms and patterns well on this smaller drum. Places are £10 per person and must be booked in advance. This workshop is not suitable for complete beginners. To book please email info@kagemusha.com. 
The chance to play taiko in an informal class, these sessions are open to all (16yrs +), and will cover basics and the opportunity to work on a beginners performance piece. Includes tea or coffee from 9.30am at the Taiko Centre for those who arrive early. To find out more email info@kagemusha.com.
An exciting way to kick off the weekend, these Skills and Drills sessions will cover a range of things including shime and odaiko technique as well as different styles of playing such as up-stand and slant stand. £10 per person and suitable for those who’ve played taiko before. Places must be booked in advance by email info@kagemusha.com or calling 01626 325832.
Kagemusha Taiko present
SHADOW WARRIOR
7:30pm Saturday 4th January
Exeter Phoenix
Tickets: £15 (£12) Box Office: 01392 667080
https://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/kagemusha-taiko-shadow-warrior/
Tickets are now on sale for the exciting new show from Kagemusha Taiko, the first major performance by the group in Exeter since “A Good Death” in Exeter Cathedral in December 2017.
Taiko is drum theatre. Using taiko, Kagemusha Taiko create moods, explore the tension between space and time, and tell stories. “Shadow Warrior” is the English translation of “Kagemusha”, and this show is very much Western European in nature, drawing on stories of Merlin, Beowulf and Norse mythology. There’s new instrumentation as well as new themes in this show…
Shadow Warrior reunites Kagemusha Taiko with original group member Kordian Tetkov. Having been spellbound by a solo performance by Kordian on gongs and percussion, artistic director Jonathan Kirby invited him to collaborate with the group for this one, special performance. Drums and gongs together weave a particular kind of magic. Don’t miss it!
In the second half of the show, this particular taiko journey heads into new territory with the addition of bass guitar and vocals. Back in the day, brothers Jonathan and Tim Kirby performed to critical acclaim as Diatribe, with releases on the Criminal Damage record label and John Peel session on BBC Radio 1 to their credit. Tim now brings his voice and his bass to the world of taiko. It’s a powerful combination.
Tickets are limited, so book now in order to avoid disappointment.
SHADOW WARRIOR
Exeter Phoenix 7:30pm Saturday 4th January
Tickets: £15 (£12) Box Office: 01392 667080
https://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/kagemusha-taiko-shadow-warrior/
Kagemusha Taiko are now offering ‘Taiko Day Retreats’. Spend the day learning the basics and fundamentals of this amazing performing art at our fully equipped studio.
Blow those cobwebs away with this unique opportunity to re-energise, re-charge and challenge yourself with something new. Drumming, beautiful Devon countryside and more, Kagemusha Taiko’s Day Retreats are the perfect way to escape. With no previous experience of taiko necessary, these days are open to enthusiastic adults of all ages.
Our day retreats begin with gentle stretches followed by a day of taiko drumming, finishing off with exclusive use of a hydro-therapy pool. Places are just £60 per person and must be booked in advance by emailing info@kagemusha.com.
Included;
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A day of taiko drumming
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Tea & coffee throughout the day
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1 hour session in a hydro-therapy pool
Upcoming Dates
Saturday 7th December, 10.30 am – 6.00 pm
Saturday 11th January, 10.30 am – 6.00 pm
