御お茶ちゃ子こ

noun

female usher at traditional Kansai theatrical events

Refers to a woman who guides audience members to their seats at traditional performing arts venues in the Kansai region, such as kabuki or bunraku theaters.

• 京きょう都との南みなみ座ざでは、御お茶ちゃ子こが着き物もの姿すがたで席せきまで案あん内ないしてくれる。

  At Kyoto's Minami-za theater, a female usher in kimono will guide you to your seat.