The 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 in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Kiani, Ali (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024]
Subjects:	Theater > Middle East > History. Theater > Africa, North > History. Théâtre > Afrique du Nord > Histoire.

Table of Contents:

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.