Kabuki

Learning Outcomes By the end of the lesson you should be able to… Recall the main aspects of kabuki theatre. Describe how you could perform a play in the style of kabuki. Explain how you used the features of kabuki in your performance.

The Background Japan in 1603. All Females now all males. Plots are usually based on historical events, warm hearted dramas, moral conflicts, love stories, tales of tragedy of conspiracy, or other well-known stories. All day performances. Ambiance is aided with live music performed using traditional Japanese instruments. Mie pose The left side of the staging area, from the audience's perspective, is called shimote and the right side is called kamite. Spoke in a very monotone way.

In Groups Create a short performance that involves the features of Kabuki. Retell the story of Hansel and Gretel. You should think about Your voice The way you move The music The Mie pose

Progress Check Can you… Recall the main aspects of kabuki theatre. Describe how you could perform a play in the style of kabuki. Explain how you used the features of kabuki in your performance.