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出版Seagull Books, 1998
主題History / Asia / South / IndiaSocial Science / Popular Culture
ISBN817046093X9788170460930
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=MCFkAAAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋Ratan Thiyam is one of India s leading theatre directors. His Chorus Repertory Company has forged a reputation for its grand style of visually spectacular theatre, fusing intense dramatic energy with sheer professional skill to create unforgettable productions. Of these, Chakravyuha is a seminal play, which has been performed widely and won critical acclaim, including the Fringe First award at the Commonwealth Arts Festival in 1986. This volume undertakes a close study by Kavita Nagpal of Ratan Thiyam s theatre, its history and development, based on intensive fieldwork and interviews. It includes the complete performance text of Chakravyuha along with photographs in colour and black-and-white. There are also detailed notes on the legend from the Mahabharata on which the play is based, for readers unfamiliar with the references to events and personalities. Kavita Nagpal is a well-known theatre critic and writer who has been widely published. The lengthy introduction by theatre critic Samik Bandyopadhyay, who has been a keen observer of Ratam Thiyam s work over the years, contributes valuable insights to the undertanding of the play.