The Cambridge Guide to Asian Theatre by James R Brandon
A comprehensive and authoritative single-volume reference work on the theatre arts of Asia-Oceania. Nine expert scholars provide entries on performance in twenty countries from Pakistan in the west, through India and Southeast Asia to China, Japan and Korea in the east. An introductory pan-Asian essay explores basic themes - they include ritual, dance, puppetry, training, performance and masks. The national entries concentrate on the historical development of theatre in each country, followed by entries on the major theatre forms, and articles on playwrights, actors and directors. The entries are accompanied by rare photographs and helpful reading lists.
'Thoroughly informed, hugely enjoyable' The Times
'Superbly detailed but reader-friendly sweep of Asian and Oceanic theatre histories.' Theatre Research International
'Well researched, nicely presented, and accessible.' American Reference Books Annual
'Superbly detailed but reader-friendly sweep of Asian and Oceanic theatre histories.' Theatre Research International
'Well researched, nicely presented, and accessible.' American Reference Books Annual
Banham, Martin: - Martin Banham is Emeritus Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies at the School of English, University of Leeds.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521416238 |
| ISBN 10 | 052141623X |
| Title | The Cambridge Guide to Asian Theatre |
| Author | James R Brandon |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1993-10-14 |
| Number of pages | 261 |
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