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Methuen Drama - Nautanki: The Musical Theatre of North India

Name: Methuen Drama - Nautanki: The Musical Theatre of North India
Brand: Methuen Drama
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Explore the rich history of North Indian performance with Nautanki: The Musical Theatre of North India. Written by Devendra Sharma, a 7th-generation Nautanki artist and renowned theatre scholar, this book offers a unique look at a traditional art form. Sharma brings over 40 years of experience as a writer, director, singer, and actor to this study. This work is the first major study to analyze Nautanki through both its literary foundations and its live performances. It examines the art form through a historical lens while also looking at how it functions as contemporary theatre on the ground today. Readers will learn about what entertained both the masses and the elites in India before the arrival of cinema. By studying the rise of modern theatre in India, this book explains how Nautanki contributed to these shifts in the performing arts landscape. It is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the roots of Indian musical drama and the evolution of regional theatre styles.

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Written by a 7th-generation Nautanki artist and theatre scholar with over 40 years of professional experience in the field.

Provides a comprehensive analysis of Nautanki through both its literary bases and live performance aspects.

Offers historical context regarding what entertained Indian audiences before the era of cinema.

Examines the role of Nautanki in the development and rise of modern theatre in India.

Connects traditional historical roots with the reality of contemporary theatre practices on the ground today.

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Brand: Methuen Drama
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1350296724
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Musicals
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 February 2025
Listed Since: 17 May 2024

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