BATSU!
Saturday, March 27, 2027 · 6:00 PM PDT · Washington Center Main Stage · Olympia, WA
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About the Show Inspired by Japan’s infamous batsu game (罰ゲーム, “punishment game”), four fearless comedians face off in improv challenges where failure means hilarious punishment – from shocking surprises to paintball splatters -all with the audience deciding their fate. Hosted by Japanese TV star Brian “Bu-Chan” Walters, BATSU! blends the spectacle of Japanese variety shows with the unpredictability of American improv. If Whose Line is it Anyway? and Squid Game had a child, this would be it! Critics agree: • “This is truly our favorite thing we’ve ever seen, anywhere.” — Playbill • “Hilarious, strange and kind of sick!” — Thrillist • “Audiences roared with laughter.” — Chicago Sun-Times • “It’s ridiculous, hilarious, sexy, gross – really, it’s addictive.” — The Wee Review Content Advisory: BATSU! is not intended for young children. This experience contains flashing lights, haze, and simulated violence, including the use of a paintball gun. Do you dare to BATSU!? Click here for more show times. https://www.washingtoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Batsu-Event-Page-video.mp4 Don’t miss Kanpai! – a special pre-show sake tasting experience! Click here for more info on directions to the Washington Center in Olympia, hotels, parking and area restaurants.
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