Theatre in South East Asia
Brandon, James R.
ISBN: | 9780674875876 |
Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
Published: | 31 December, 1974 |
Format: | Paperback |
Language: | English |
Theatre in South East Asia
Brandon, James R.
An astonishing variety of theatrical performances may be seen today in the eight countries of Southeast Asia-Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. James Brandon spent more than three years observing and interviewing troup members in these countries. He describes twenty-five of the most important theatrical forms, grouping them according to their origins as folk, court, popular, or Western theatre. He considers the theatre from four perspectives: its origins, its art, its role as a social institution, and its function as a medium of communication and propaganda. Brandon's wide-ranging and lively discussion points out interesting similarities and differences among the countries, and many of his superb photographs are included here.
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