Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
A form of Chinese folk opera rooted in rural traditions, often performed during festivals or communal gatherings.
An epic Sanskrit text that has inspired numerous stage adaptations, highlighting themes of war, dharma, and fate.
A male relative whom a Muslim woman cannot marry, referenced in plays examining family structures and cultural practices.
A puppet controlled by strings, used in theatre to enact lifelike movement and tell stories with visual artistry.
A symbol of Hanukkah and Jewish identity, often used in theatrical settings to signify faith, culture, or ritual.
A dramatic pose struck by Kabuki actors to highlight emotional intensity, often held with stylized eye movement and stillness.
A form of silent performance that uses body movement and facial expression to convey character and narrative without speech.
A cultural group of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry in Canada, whose storytelling traditions influence theatrical performance.
Symbolic hand gestures used in Indian classical dance and theatre to convey meaning, emotion, and spiritual ideas.
Traditional folk dramas performed during holidays in Britain, often featuring combat, resurrection, and rustic humor.
A historical era in Japan during which Noh theatre developed and flourished under shogunate patronage.
A shape-shifting trickster figure in Anishinaabe mythology whose stories are performed in Indigenous theatre.