TraditionsWhat Is the Difference Between Folk and Classical Theatre in India?
Classical Indian theatre follows the written grammar of the Natyashastra: a codified system of gesture, rasa and training passed down…
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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 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 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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Modern TheatreHabib Tanvir and Why Naya Theatre Was Revolutionary
Habib Tanvir tore down the wall between folk and modern theatre, building Naya Theatre around Chhattisgarhi performers and their own…
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Regional Traditions12 Indian Theatre Forms Every Student Should Know
Whether you are prepping for an exam, an audition, or a quiz, these are the 12 Indian theatre forms that…
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TraditionsIndia’s 5 Most Endangered Theatre Forms (And the People Saving Them)
Five Indian theatre traditions in real danger of disappearing within a generation, and the artists, institutions, and families quietly working…
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