Cross‑Cultural Physical Theatre Techniques, Blending Eastern and Western Movement Styles
Physical theatre merges movement, gesture, and choreography to tell stories without relying solely on dialogue. Drawing from Capoeira, Noh, and Commedia dell’Arte, performers integrate martial arts, ritual dance, and masked improvisation into cohesive stage expression. Theatre troupes worldwide report that these fusion techniques enhance narrative clarity and audience engagement—rooted in direct performer experience and experimentation….