Theatre in Southeast Asia

James R. Brandon

ISBN 10: 0674875877 / ISBN 13: 9780674875876

Published by Harvard University Press Jan 1967, 1967

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Neuware - 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Theatre in Southeast Asia
• Publisher: Harvard University Press Jan 1967
• Publication Date: 1967
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0674875877
• ISBN 13: 9780674875876
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 26D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 26 millimeters depth
• Weight: 682 grams

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Synopsis

An astonishing variety of theatrical performances may be seen 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 troupe 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.

Review

“A masterpiece of knowledge.”―The Village Voice

“A compendium of information and a valuable contribution of its kind... [A]n excellent text for Asian background courses and it goes without saying that for theatre students it is an essential source of reference. Even those Olympians, the sociologists, will find grist for their mills... [I]t is one of those works we can expect to find quoted and requoted.”―Modern Language Journal

“A most welcome and long awaited first survey... [A]n immensely entertaining and readable style.”―Choice