Kaiju Big Battel has spent two decades staging costumed monster wrestling as deadpan live theatre, with foam-suited kaiju flattening cardboard skyscrapers inside a ring while commentators call it straight. Game Show Show 2 runs that chaos through a game-show format at The Bell House. If you want the single most photographable hour of your weekend and an early Sunday finish, this is it.
What to expect
A ring set up in The Bell House's warehouse room with a standing crowd close to the action and cardboard set pieces that get destroyed on schedule. Performers stay fully in character throughout. The early start means the show ends well before the venue's late programming begins.
Good to know
- F/G/R to 4 Av-9 St, then a short walk along Seventh Street.
- Standing room close to the ring gives the best view and the best photos.
- An early bill, so it leaves the rest of the evening free.
- The Bell House front bar is open through the show.
- Suits fans of pro wrestling, kaiju films and absurdist comedy alike.
- Loud and chaotic; not the pick for a quiet evening.
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Common questions
What is Kaiju Big Battel?
A live comedy wrestling spectacle in which performers in oversized monster costumes fight through destructible cardboard sets, played entirely straight.
Is it family friendly?
The spectacle appeals to older kids, but The Bell House is a bar venue and entry policies apply.
Is seating assigned?
No, The Bell House is general admission with a standing floor around the performance area.
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