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Contemporary Chinese Theatre

Contemporary Chinese Theatre

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Chinese theatre underwent a significant transformation during the cultural revolution, with the reformed Beijing operas serving as a model for other theatre arts. Workers and peasants also engaged in amateur theatre, leading to new developments. This book provides a historical background, survey of forms and characteristics, and exploration of political principles and reforms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Chinese theatre underwent a significant transformation during the cultural revolution, drawing inspiration from reformed Beijing operas. The entire spectrum of theatre arts, including straight plays, acrobatics, ballet, and ballads, experienced profound changes. Alongside the professional theatre, a flourishing of workers' and peasants' amateur theatre further fueled innovation. This book, originally published in 1978, provides a historical context for these developments and offers a comprehensive overview of Chinese theatre at the time. It traces the emergence of the new drama since 1949 and delves into the political principles behind the reforms. It explores the growth of the new amateur theatre and showcases representative plays and operas performed in China.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367771539

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