say a few words about

The study of postcolonial theater is a combination of postcolonialism and theater theory, focusing on the cultural interaction and power relations between colonizers and colonial peoples in theater. In 1996, the concept of postcolonial theater was first introduced in "Introduction to postcolonial Theater", and subsequently, multiple scholars intervened from different perspectives to enrich the topic and develop the theory. The research involves resistance discourse performance, mixed theater, and cross criticism with cross-cultural theater in Western theater, aiming to find a balance and theoretical application between aesthetics and politics.

review

The review chapter of "Research on Postcolonial Theatre" delves into the development process of postcolonial literature research, particularly the importance of drama and theatre in it. The book "Reverse Writing Empire: Theory and Practice of Postcolonial Literature," published in 1989, is a groundbreaking work in the study of postcolonial literature. Although it mainly focuses on novels, Ennis pointed out that drama and theater play a crucial role in the development of national culture during the process of national independence. The study of postcolonial theater began in the 1990s, and Cro and Banfield's "Introduction to postcolonial theater" is the first monograph in this field, introducing several postcolonial playwrights and their works. In 2001, Gilbert's "Selected Postcolonial Dramas" included more works by playwrights, emphasizing the contributions of female playwrights and highlighting the characteristics of collective creation.

conclusion

Discussed the evolution and current status of postcolonial theater research. The definition of postcolonial performance in the "Mei Xiu Yin Cross culturalism and Performing Arts Handbook" is considered outdated because it overly emphasizes the binary opposition and political orientation between colonizers and colonized. In contrast, the book "The Theater After the Empire" attempts to break this binary opposition, proposing that the empire is a global concept that affects a wider range of people, including immigrants, refugees, and others. Research on postcolonial theater should focus on the postcolonial status of different regions and groups to avoid generalizations. The practice and research of postcolonial theater should transcend the boundaries between the West and non West, adopt diverse critical methods and perspectives, and achieve cross-cultural communication and integration.