<i>Shibaraku</i> is among the most popular pieces in the [[kabuki]] repertoire, and one of the celebrated ''[[Kabuki Juhachiban|Kabuki Jûhachiban]]'' (Eighteen Great Plays). The flamboyantly dramatic costume and makeup (''[[kesho|keshô]]'') used in this scene is famous and widely associated by the average Westerner with kabuki in general. The English translation of the title is akin to "Stop a Moment!" | <i>Shibaraku</i> is among the most popular pieces in the [[kabuki]] repertoire, and one of the celebrated ''[[Kabuki Juhachiban|Kabuki Jûhachiban]]'' (Eighteen Great Plays). The flamboyantly dramatic costume and makeup (''[[kesho|keshô]]'') used in this scene is famous and widely associated by the average Westerner with kabuki in general. The English translation of the title is akin to "Stop a Moment!" |