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evolution of theatre and drama in the Middle East and North Africa
Cultural expressions of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have a rich tradition, communal narratives, and spiritual connectivity. This tapestry, distinct from the secular drama prevalent in Western cultures, is a unique blend of indigenous traditions and Western influences. This book introduces the rich and diverse theatrical practices developed and matured in the region from the nineteenth to twenty-first centuries. The introduction of Western-style theatre in the nineteenth century marked a shift from traditional entertainment forms. In the twentieth century, subjects of colonialism, nationalism, independence, and Islamic ideology have often dominated the theatrical discourse, reflecting the region's socio-political realities. The book's final section looks at theatre from a twenty-first global perspective, including the crucial role of the diaspora. This book shows how colonialism, Islamic ideology, politics, war, refugee crisis, and nationalism have permeated MENA's theatre in the past and have continued to shape it in the present. --
Cultural Myths, Heroic Sagas, and Rituals -- Traditional Popular Entertainment -- Theatre and Islam -- Taziyeh, the Passion Play -- The Performers and Women in Literature and Drama -- Theatre of Protest : Colonialism, War, and Censorship -- Theatre in Egypt -- Theatre in Iran -- Theatre in Iraq -- Theatre in Lebanon -- Theatre in Palestine -- Theatre in Syria -- Theatre in Turkey -- Maghrebi Theatres : Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia -- Regional Theatres : Afghanistan, Pakistan, Gulf States, and Yemen -- The Western Influence, Adaptation, and Translation -- Experimental Theatres, the Theatre of the Absurd, and Postmodernism -- Performing Arts in the Diaspora -- Local and International Theatre Festivals.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2024]