GEAR /Non-Verbal theatre — Attraction in Kyoto

This is a must-watch when visiting Kyoto! Fantastic experience from the moment we entered the theatre.

We found our way to the entrance easily as the place was clearly marked, and a male staff was waiting along the road with a sign to direct anyone as necessary - the theatre is located on the third floor of the building. We took the stairs to get to that level.

The female staff at the third floor assisted us with our ticket collection at the machine. We had ordered online, so we just needed to enter our reservation number and contact number to retrieve our tickets.

Another older female staff was really nice. She made sure we were properly guided throughout our time there, and gave me clear instructions on how to claim the birthday benefits as it was my birthday month.

The souvenir shop and washroom are right next to the entrance so early arrivals could shop beforehand and use the restroom.

The show itself was incredible! The 5 entertainers are so talented and full of energy. They maintained that high energy level for the full one and a half hour show (no breaks). Their whole performance was a great mixture of robot moves, comedy, mime, breakdancing, magic, and juggling. We sat in the front row so we were even more entertained by them interacting with us.

We had lots of photo opportunities at the end, as photo-taking was not allowed until then.

I was browsing the photos in this google listing and I can see how the show has evolved over the years. This is just going to get better and better so watch it when you have the chance. Highly highly...

An amazing experience that everyone can and should go see. My partner had heard generally good things online but it completely trounced every expectation we had. It has now easily become my favourite theatre show of all time. Gear also has the unique benefit of featuring no dialogue, so no matter what part of the world you're from you should be able to understand everything that's going on. The stage and audience size is also quite small compared to an average play, which might seem like a problem at a glance but it actually makes it way more intimate and the stage is incredibly detailed. The use of lighting, music and sound effects is truly an incredible spectacle to behold and each of the performers are so incredibly talented in each of their own unique ways. This is the first time I've ever gone out of my way to buy a souvenir after watching a play/theatre show, as I wanted something to remind me if this incredible experience. It is absolutely worth the money and I cannot...

This is absolutely a must-do in Kyoto! If you are a lover of wonderful storytelling, intricately designed sets, music, lighting, and overall exceptional A+++ quality of production, then this has to be one of the first tickets you book when you're doing your trip planning. (S seat tickets are worth the splurge, the view of the stage is spot-on and the performer interaction is wonderful)

I am in awe of how the performers, directors, and entire team designed this show to communicate so much with no dialogue. It was an entire roller coaster of emotions throughout the entire show, I laughed so hard at times I thought I was gonna cry, and I fully sobbed completely unexpectedly, and I would hands down go back as soon as I have a chance to come back to Kyoto.

GEAR team, if you see this, absolutely wonderful job across the board. And shout-out to the wonderful House Manager Yoko-san for taking such great care of us. We loved being able to chat with you a little more...