9.4- Japanese Theatre

Explore the world of Japanese Theatre — Noh, Kabuki, and Bunraku

Noh

Optional video explanation of Noh
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ModfyW8wDvo

A site for Noh and Kyogen Theatre produced by the Japan Arts Council
Video included

Details on Noh Masks
https://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/nohmasks.html

Noh Performances on YouTube
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kadLCwnHAk&feature=related
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUTG6N0KFj4&feature=related

Kabuki

More About Kabuki
Kabuki for Everyone — lots of details and photos

Narrated in English this is an excellent video of a traditional dance Sagi Musume (Heron Maiden) by renown Kabuki performer Tamasaburo. This is an excellent production, and it is very interesting.
1. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q1MPwD7zCI

2. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP4TdEMrNuo

3. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6O7KFCCEdU

A film clip of renown performers
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xno_aXlndPI

Bunraku

Good background, and nice photos
https://web-japan.org/nipponia/nipponia22/en/feature/feature07.html

An extensive site on Bunraku produced by the Japan Arts Council
https://www2.ntj.jac.go.jp/unesco/bunraku/en/

A documentary about Bunraku puppets
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X17UdXz_Aew

YouTube Videos of Bunraku
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV938f46Wpg
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1yr4uiIAkQ

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