ABSTRACT
Routledge Handbook of Asian Theatre is an advanced level reference guide which surveys the rich and diverse traditions of classical and contemporary performing arts in Asia, showcasing significant scholarship in recent years. An international team of over 50 contributors provide authoritative overviews on a variety of topics across Asia, including dance, music, puppetry, make-up and costume, architecture, colonialism, modernity, gender, musicals, and intercultural Shakespeare.
This volume is divided into four sections covering:
- Representative Theatrical Traditions in Asia.
- Cross-Regional Aspects of Classical and Folk Theatres.
- Modern and Contemporary Theatres in Asian Countries.
- Modernity, Gender Performance, Intercultural and Musical Theatre in Asia.
Offering a cutting edge overview of Asian theatre and performance, the Handbook is an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and students studying this ever-evolving field.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |88 pages
Traditional theatre in Asia
part |145 pages
Dimensions of traditional Asian theatre
part |150 pages
Modern theatre in Asia
chapter |19 pages
Modern theatre in mainland Southeast Asia
chapter |21 pages
Modern theatre in maritime Southeast Asia
part |162 pages
Perspectives of modern and contemporary Asian theatre