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An Italian Renaissance theater form characterized by improvised performances and stock characters.

16th and 17th-century English theater characterized by plays written by Shakespeare, Marlowe, and their contemporaries.

A popular and highly-regarded district of professional theater in London, known for dramatic plays, musicals, and more.

A blend of traditional Indigenous performances and stories, often incorporating contemporary issues faced by Indigenous peoples.

One of the oldest and most prestigious theater companies in Russia, known for classical ballet performances on a grand scale.

Traditional Thai masked dance-drama known for its high level of stylization, performances often revolve around stories from the Ramakien, the Thai version of the Indian epic Ramayana.

A traditional Japanese performing art that combines elements of dance, drama, music, and poetry into a subtle performance.

Japanese puppet theater featuring large puppets manipulated by skilled puppeteers, accompanied by narrators and traditional musical instruments.

An ancient Indian form of drama and dance-drama that incorporates music, dance, and elaborate costumes.

A dominant form of opera that began in the late 16th century and is characterized by the use of a full orchestra, elaborate sets and costumes, and virtuosic singing.

A form of theater synonymous with large-scale professional productions in the theater district of New York City.

An ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using flat articulated figures to create the illusion of moving images.

Australian indigenous performances that incorporate storytelling, song, dance, and music to pass down cultural traditions.

A Japanese traditional form that combines drama, music, dance, and elaborate costumes.

Strong tradition featuring works by playwrights such as Chekhov and Stanislavski, emphasizing naturalistic acting and psychological depth.

A classical Indian dance-drama noted for its attractive make-up of characters, intricate costumes, detailed gestures, and well-defined body movements.

Developed in the apartheid era as a form of resistance and commentary, utilizing minimal resources and often performed in non-traditional spaces.

Incorporated the use of masks, a chorus, and was often based on mythology or historical events.

17th-century theatrical tradition focused on the plays of Molière, Racine, and Corneille, characterized by the adherence to the 'three unities' of time, place, and action.

A Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that alternates between spoken and sung scenes, incorporating operatic and popular song, as well as dance.

Javanese performance art which is a human counterpart to the traditional shadow puppet theater ('Wayang Kulit').

A highly stylized Chinese performance art featuring singing, mime, dance, and acrobatics.

Traditional Nigerian theater which incorporates music, dance, and folklore to tell stories that often reflect social issues or cultural heritage.

A theatrical form that incorporates elements of pre-Hispanic culture, folklore, and often addresses issues pertaining to Indigenous communities.