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Folk Theatre

 
Biswajit Sinha (Author) Encyclopaedia of indian Theatre
Synopsis

Series VI quickly establish itself a standard 'Reference Source Book'on Indian Folk Theatre containing numerous invaluable and rare photographs. First ever published encyclopaedic dictionary, this is an exhaustive and all encompassing work covering as it does the whole ground connected with Folk dramatic art incorporating Pan-Indian traditions, Region-based and even local styles. A treasure house of information, covering entries on all aspects of folk theatre, be it folk artists, institutions or forms. Folk theatrical tradition of each state is treated in an unbiased manner. Apart from prominent genres like ankiya Nat, Bhavai, Jatra, Nautanki, Ram lila, Rasalila, Tamasha, Yakshagana etc. innumerable lesser known (extant and extinct traditions) have been painstakingly documented in this compedium for the first time. Further enlighting how these amazing and vibrant folk styles have been recasted in a contemporary mould by the contemporary theatre directors. Highly recommended for the Libraries, Schools, Academies, Research Institutions interested in Indian Drama, Literature and above all, addressed to Folklorists, Art Historians and connoisseurs.

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About the author

Biswajit Sinha

Biswajit Sinha was born in 1961. He holds Master's degree in two disciplines with professional training in 'Acting' from the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi. Stepped out of a professional career in theatre to pursue research works in the genre, Sri Biswajit Sinha is, today, an one-man mission encyclopaedist to whom goes the credit to bringout India's first encyclopaedic series on Indian Theatre, his singular contribution to the field. Sri Sinha holda Master's degree in two disciplines with professional training in 'Acting' from the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi. He had a brief stint with IPTA's 'Living Theatre' directing few plays for this group Theatre' and as Repertory Artist of 'Brechtian Mirror'.

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Bibliographic information

Title Folk Theatre
Format Hardcover
Date published: 01.01.2004
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher Raj Publications
Language: English
isbn 8186208356, 9788186208328
length viii+528p., Plates; 26cm.