Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A masked dance drama from Indonesia portraying historical or mythological stories with stylized movement and costumes.
A circus performer using aerial apparatus, sometimes integrated into physical or experimental theatre.
A Turkish theatrical technique involving rhythmic speech or percussion, used in traditional storytelling and shadow play.
The UN agency that designates important world cultural heritage, including traditional forms of theatre and dance.
An ancient Korean dynasty (668–935) associated with the origins of traditional Korean performing arts.
A major theatrical center historically and today, home to Shakespeare, the West End, and diverse performance traditions.
A comic character in classical Indian drama who provides satire and commentary, often a friend to the hero.
A Hindu god whose avatars are central in traditional Indian theatre and epics like the Ramayana.
In Noh theatre, the supporting character who sets up the story and interacts with the shite, often representing a traveler or priest.
A region of southwest England known for a distinct dialect often portrayed in British theatre to suggest rural or rustic character.
A historical figure referenced in passion plays like Ta'zieh, a form of religious drama in Islamic theatre traditions.
A High German-derived language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews, used in a unique tradition of Jewish theatre.