Noh: Japanese Classical Dance-drama

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Dr Kaoru Nakao (Osaka University, Japan) Dr Diego Pellecchia (Kyoto Sangyo University, Japan)

Noh

Japanese Classical Dance-drama

Dr Kaoru Nakao (Osaka University, Japan), Dr Diego Pellecchia (Kyoto Sangyo University, Japan), Simon Shepherd (Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, University of London, UK)

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Methuen Drama
20 February 2025

Theatre Studies; Other performing arts; Social & cultural history

Series: Forms of Drama

This volume provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the rich traditions of noh, classical Japanese dance-drama.

Drawing from specialized scholarship in English and in Japanese, it takes an accessible approach useful for a range of readers, including students and researchers of Japanese culture and performing arts, as well as theatre practitioners.

The introduction provides an overview, describing noh from the point of view of both the audience and the practitioner. Chapter One traces the history of noh from its origins through stages of development and formalization to the present day. Chapter Two explores the different plays in the repertoire, discussing their structures, themes, and sources. Chapter Three delves into the staging conventions of noh, introducing aspects of movement, music, and chant, as well as costumes, masks, and stage properties. To conclude, this book raises questions about the current situation of noh and explores its potential future.

Since its emergence in the 14th century, noh has been appreciated by audiences ranging from the intellectual elites to the warrior class, from the Buddhist clergy to commoners. Throughout its history, noh has influenced other traditional performing arts and, since the early 20th century, it has also been a source of inspiration for theatre practitioners outside of Japan.

By: Dr Kaoru Nakao (Osaka University Japan), Dr Diego Pellecchia (Kyoto Sangyo University, Japan)
Series edited by: Simon Shepherd (Royal Central School of Speech & Drama University of London UK)
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 124mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9781350371446
ISBN 10: 1350371440
Series: Forms of Drama
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 20 February 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kaoru Nakao is Associate Professor specializing in noh in the Graduate School of Humanities, Division of Arts Studies (Theater Studies), Osaka University, Japan. Diego Pellecchia is Associate Professor specializing in noh in the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Kyoto Sangyo University, Japan.

Reviews for Noh: Japanese Classical Dance-drama

Finally, a book that recognises the interdisciplinary complexity of noh. By bringing together history, text, and performance, this study highlights the significance of noh not only to Japanese culture, but to global theatre practices. It makes important connections between tradition and modernity, text and performance, and Japan and the world. * Ashley Thorpe, Royal Holloway, UK, and co-founder and programme director of Noh Training Project UK *