Folk TheatreWhat Is Pandavani Storytelling?
One performer, a tambura, and the whole Mahabharata: a guide to Pandavani, the electrifying storytelling tradition of Chhattisgarh.
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Folk TheatreWhat Is Ramlila and Why Is It UNESCO-Listed?
Staged over days during Dussehra and honoured by UNESCO, Ramlila brings the Ramayana to life across India. Here is a…
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Folk TheatreWhat Is Chhau, the Masked Dance-Theatre?
Martial energy, epic tales, and striking masks: a guide to Chhau, the semi-classical dance-theatre of eastern India.
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Folk TheatreWhat Is Therukoothu, Tamil Street Theatre?
Bright costumes, all-night performances, and stories from the Mahabharata: a guide to Therukoothu, the street theatre of Tamil Nadu.
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Folk TheatreWhat Is Jatra, Bengal’s Travelling Theatre?
Booming voices, open-air stages, and troupes that tour village to village: a simple guide to Jatra, Bengal's beloved travelling theatre.
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Folk TheatreWhat Is Bhavai, Gujarat’s Folk Theatre?
Sharp satire, music, and a string of lively acts: a guide to Bhavai, the folk theatre of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
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Folk TheatreWhat Is Bhaona, Assam’s Devotional Theatre?
Born from a saint's one-act plays and performed in prayer halls, Bhaona is Assam's devotional theatre. Here is a simple…
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Folk TheatreWhat Is Yakshagana? Costumes, Music, and Stories
Towering headgear, all-night epics, and thunderous drums: a simple guide to Yakshagana, the dance-theatre of coastal Karnataka.
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Folk TheatreNautanki vs Tamasha: What Is the Difference?
Two of India's most beloved folk theatres, side by side: where they come from, how they sound, and what sets…
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Folk TheatreWhat Is Burrakatha? Andhra’s Three-Voice Storytelling Storm
One master storyteller, two quick-witted sidekicks, a tambura and a pair of drums, and a whole epic delivered at a…
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