20 January – 14 February

This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

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Performer is wearing a tan blazer and white T Shirt against a blue background.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

Takashi Wakasugi (JPN) : Wabi-Sabi Comedy

The new show by award winning Japanese comedian and Fringe favourite 'Waka'.

Wabi-sabi (侘び寂び) is a Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness. 

He believes the concept of Wabi-sabi is the great way to make people happy. And he also thinks it might connect and adapt to his comedy. 

In this show you will find laughs and happiness with his Wabi-sabi comedy.  

As seen on The Gala, Thank God You're Here, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee and Taskmaster Australia.

*WINNER* Director's Choice Award, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023
*Nominee* Most Outstanding Show, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024

“Exquisite stand-up” ★★★★ Chortle.co.uk 

“Abundant pleasure... It's a genuine joy to be insulted by him” ★★★★ The Scotsman

Presented by: TAKASHI WAKASUGI

Award winning Japanese comedian. Winner, Director's Choice, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023 Nominee, Most Outstanding Show, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 As seen on The Gala, Thank God You're Here, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee and Taskmaster Australia. "You can’t help but fall in love with Takashi’s demeanour." ★★★★ Fourth Wall Media "He exudes contagious optimism & charm...clever & often quirky observations…with a knack for comedic timing" ★★★★ TimeOut
Comedy • Stand Up
Japan • World Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: MA15+
Family friendly: No
Coarse Language: Occasional

Presenter

Presented by: TAKASHI WAKASUGI

Award winning Japanese comedian. Winner, Director's Choice, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023 Nominee, Most Outstanding Show, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 As seen on The Gala, Thank God You're Here, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee and Taskmaster Australia. "You can’t help but fall in love with Takashi’s demeanour." ★★★★ Fourth Wall Media "He exudes contagious optimism & charm...clever & often quirky observations…with a knack for comedic timing" ★★★★ TimeOut

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