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August 13 |
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Kabuki |
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Song, Dance, Skill: Introduction to Kabuki |
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Shun Ikeda |
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Kabuki, literally "ka" - songs, "bu" - dances, and "ki" - skills, is a performing art reputedly created at the beginning of the 17th century. As a popular form of entertainment, it has historically been performed in large official venues, small local theatres and everything in between. Nowadays, Kabuki tends to be viewed as high culture—a legacy of the Meiji government, which deliberately categorised it as such after coming to power in 1868.
Through photos, stills and video segments of actual performance, this introductory talk will touch upon the historical evolution of Kabuki, its significance in each era and how it is treated in contemporary society, as well as how actors are dressed and made up. |
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| About Shun Ikeda |
Dr. Shun Ikeda was born in Tokyo and first came to Australia as a student at the Australian National University (ANU). He went on to complete postgraduate study and hold an academic teaching position in the US before returning again to ANU, where he is Head of the Japan Centre. When not teaching Japanese linguistics, he can be found directing performances by the ANU Kabuki club. |
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| Photo: © Shochiku Co., Ltd. Cinema Kabuki, ‘Shunkyo Kagamijishi’ |
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