What is the Pirates of Tokyo Bay? We are Tokyo's premier English and Japanese improv comedy group, performing monthly at What the Dickens! in Ebisu, just one stop from Shibuya. No scripts. No safety nets. Just live, unscripted comedy built entirely from your suggestions, on the spot, every single time.
Our next show is Sunday, March 29th, 2026. If you are searching for something genuinely different, something more alive than a typical comedy club experience, this is your night.
Spring Has Arrived. So Has Hayashi Mansuke.
March in Tokyo means cherry blossoms, hanami picnics, and the specific joy of being outside after a long winter. But cherry blossoms are gone in a week. A great night of improv comedy? That stays with you.
This month's show comes with a massive bonus. Returning to our stage as a Featured Player is Hayashi Mansuke, a veteran comedy performer from Yoshimoto Kogyo and a core member of The Empty Stage, one of Tokyo's top improv shows. He guest-performed with us in 2023, came back last month and absolutely owned the room, and now he's joining us as a regular featured member for 2026.
The chemistry between Mansuke and our international cast is something you genuinely cannot predict, and that is exactly the point.
"Do I need to speak both languages?"
This is the question we hear most. The answer is no.
Our shows are designed so that anyone, whether you speak English, Japanese, or are somewhere in the middle, will laugh just as hard as everyone else. We use physical comedy, pantomime, big reactions, and yes, occasional gibberish to make sure the whole room is in on the joke. Language ability is not a ticket requirement. Curiosity is.
Why What the Dickens!?
If you are looking for things to do in Tokyo that feel genuinely local and alive, What the Dickens! in Ebisu is one of the city's great hidden gems. A proper British pub on the 4th floor, with real fish and chips, cold pints, and a stage that has hosted some of the most unpredictable nights in Tokyo comedy.
Three minutes from Ebisu Station on the Yamanote Line. One stop from Shibuya. Easy to find, impossible to forget.
What to expect on the night:
Doors open at 7:00pm - come early, grab your free drink, find a good seat
Show starts at 7:30pm sharp
Runtime approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
Full British pub food and drinks menu available throughout
You will be asked for suggestions, the weirder the better
🎟️ EVENT DETAILS / March 29th
Date: Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show Start: 7:30 PM
Venue: What the Dickens!, Roob 6 Bldg 4F, 1-13-3 Ebisunishi, Ebisu (1 stop from Shibuya)
Tickets: ¥2,500 (includes your 1st drink free!)
Reserve: www.piratesoftokyobay.com/tickets
Seats fill up fast. Book in advance.
See you on the 29th!