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Basic History

Forms of theatre:

- Noh and Kyogen

- Kabuki

- Bunraku

-The best known form of Japanese theatre is Kabuki. It combines music, drama, and dance. It was performed by Okunis.

Facts:

-Noh played to the high level class, but there were occasions where Noh was performed for common audiences. Unlike Noh, the performers of Kyogen do not wear masks, unless their role calls for physical transformation. Both men and women were allowed to perform Kyogen until 1450.

-Puppets and Bunraku were used in Japanese theatre as early as the Noh plays. Medieval records prove the use of puppets actually in Noh plays. The puppets were 3-4 foot tall dolls manipulated by puppeteers in full view of the audience.