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

A popular form of early theater in Europe, often staged by the community and depicting biblical stories.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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