Traditional Japanese theatre is among the oldest theatre traditions in the world. Traditional theatre includes Noh, a spiritual drama, and its comic accompaniment...
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Imperial Theatre (帝国劇場, Teikoku Gekijō), often referred to simply as the Teigeki (帝劇), and previously the Imperial Garden Theater, is a Japanese theater...
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Theatre of Japan (国立劇場, Kokuritsu Gekijō) is a complex consisting of three halls in two buildings in Hayabusachō, a district in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan...
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Noh (redirect from Noh theatre)
generally clear view regardless of seating. Higashiyama culture Shuhari Theatre of Japan Bowers, Faubion (1974). Japanese Theatre. Rutland, Vermont: Charles...
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1941. Action in this theatre ended when Japan announced an intent to surrender on 15 August 1945. The formal surrender of Japan ceremony took place on...
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Bunraku (redirect from Japanese puppet theatre)
as Ningyō jōruri (人形浄瑠璃)) is a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre, founded in Osaka in the beginning of the 17th century, which is still performed...
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Kabuki (redirect from Kabuki Theatre)
(歌舞伎, かぶき) is a classical form of Japanese theatre, mixing dramatic performance with traditional dance. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily stylised...
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Onnagata (redirect from Oyama (Japanese theatre))
Ayame I Japanese theatre Otokonoko Kagema for male prostitutes generally Cross-gender acting Drag show Köçek Pantomime dame Travesti (theatre) Womanless...
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Shiki Theatre Company (劇団四季, Gekidan Shiki, Lit. Four Seasons Theatre Company) is one of Japan's best-known and largest theatre companies. Shiki Theatre Company...
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The history of theatre charts the development of theatre over the past 2,500 years. While performative elements are present in every society, it is customary...
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