Decolonizing the Stage: Theatrical Syncretism and Post-Colonial Drama
Author:   Christopher B. Balme (Professor of Theatre Studies, Professor of Theatre Studies, University of Munich)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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Pages:   320
Publication Date:   18 March 1999
Format:   Hardback
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Decolonizing the Stage: Theatrical Syncretism and Post-Colonial Drama


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Author:   Christopher B. Balme (Professor of Theatre Studies, Professor of Theatre Studies, University of Munich)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.40cm
Weight:   0.576kg
ISBN:  

9780198184447


ISBN 10:   0198184441
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   18 March 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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List of Illustrations Introduction 1. Indigenous theories of syncretic theatre 2. Ritual frames and liminal dramaturgy 3. Language and the post-colonial stage 4. Orality as performance 5. Visualizing the body 6. Dance and body language 7. Spaces and spectators Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Since major studies of post-colonial drama are scarce, as are attempts to place Indian drama in a global context, we can be doubly grateful to Christopher Balme for his excellent book. Years Work in English Studies


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