Theatre Group GUMBO was established by Director Kayo Tamura in 1994. Based in Osaka, this group has performed original works in 39 cities in 11 countries and received many awards.
GUMBO began touring internationally in 1997 performing abroad at Edinburgh, London, Portland, Colchester, New York, San Diego, Orlando, Tampa, Los Angeles, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Singapore, Manila, Iloilo, Taipei, Siem Reap, Chattogram, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Natimuk, Mildura, Darwin and Launceston.  GUMBO has received international awards including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival “Spirit of the Fringe” award in 1998, Melbourne Fringe Festival “Special Commendation” award in 2003, Australia’s “Green Room Awards” in 2013, Hong Kong Fringe Club “Honorary Membership” in 2015, San Diego International Fringe Festival “Fringe Of The Fringe” in 2016, “Artists’ Pick Award” in 2017, “Outstanding Comedy” in 2016 & 2017, Tampa International Fringe Festival “Best in Fest Award””Tech Choice Award” in 2018, Orlando International Fringe Festival “Black Venue BlueStar’s Pick” and Edmonton International Fringe Festival “Critics’ Choice Media Pick” in 2019, Frigid Festival NYC “Best Ensemble””Staff Choice”, Orlando Fringe Festival “Patron’s Pick”, San Diego Fringe Festival “Best Of Fest””Audience Favorite”, Hollywood Fringe Festival “Pick Of The Fringe” in 2022. Edmonton Fringe Festival “Artist Pick”, Vancouver Fringe Festival “Spirit Of The Fringe”, London Pub Theatre Awards “Standing Ovation Award” Nomination, and Colchester Fringe Festival “Spirit Of The Fringe””Artist’s Pick””Volunteer’s Pick” in 2023. (theatregroupgumbo.wixsite.com/)