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4027Traditional TheatresEarlier,localtheatreswereoneofthemajormeansofentertainment.Theyreflectthelocalidentity and social values.Given below are the pictures of some traditional theatres. Read the descriptions and name them with the help of the Clue Box.Nautanki, Theyyam, Bhavai, Tamasha, Yakshagana, JatraClue BoxUnit 4: Art and CultureIt is a folk theatre play of Rajasthan. This play portrays society in a satirical way.........................................It is a wandering theatre, very popular in West Bengal.ManyBengalifilmstars have participated in it.........................................It is a popular folk theatre of Maharashtra, involving thousands of actors in it. The name of the art literally means fun.........................................It is a very popular theatre of North India. All the characters stay on the stage throughout the play, speaking, singing and performing.........................................It is a famous folk theatre of Kerala.It is a musical dance drama of Karnataka.Folk theatres are now being revived through theatrical programmes and also through troupes that travel around the world.File-O-Fact142536