Japanese Entertainments
A major form of classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
Noh
A Japanese hostess trained to entertain men with conversation, dance, and song.
Geisha
A form of traditional Japanese puppet theater.
Bunraku
The most dominant form of Chinese performance which combines music, singing, mime, dance and acrobatics.
Beijing Opera
A form of traditional Japanese drama with highly stylized song, mime, and dance, now performed only by male actors.
Kabuki
A major form of classical Indian dance.
Kathakali
A form of traditional Japanese comic theater. Its primary goal is to make its audience laugh.
Kyōgen
Indonesia and Malaysia theatrical performances employing puppets or human dancers.
Wayang