What is the difference between Noh and Kabuki Theatre?
Kabuki is a Japanese dance-drama. It’s known for its high stylization and elaborate makeup. The word kabuki possibly came from the verb kabuki which means “to be out of the ordinary” so kabuki can be translated “avant-garde” or bizarre” theater. (Wikipedia.com) Kabuki represents the simple, animistic Shinto viewpoint. (Japan-zone.com) Noh is a classic form of Japanese musical drama. It was officially listed as one of Japan’s three national forms of theater. (Wikipedia.com) Noh is one of the oldest existing forms of theater. It can seem extremely hard to make out and boring. In a sense, Noh represents the strict Buddhist way of life. (Japan-zone.com) Kabuki began in 1603 when Okuni of Izumo began performing a form of dance-drama in the dry river beds of Kyoto. In the beginning all roles were played by women. They put on short comic plays about everyday life. (Wikipedia.com) Although all roles in Kabuki were originally played by women they were eventually banned from performing. Women we
