Origin : South Sumatra
Kornedi Bangsawan as a traditional art started to develop at the beginning of the twentieth century in Palembang and was performed by the people in villages. "Komedi Bangsawan" is a traditional theater which tells about the way of life of nobilities and heroes of the early times. Nowadays, in its development "Komedi Bangsawan" has adapted to other elements of culture. KOMEDI BANGSAWAN, a traditional stage show from Palembang, South Sumatra.
'Patter of performance:
"Komedi Bangsawan" is performed in several acts with interludes of songs, dances and comedies. Dialogs are composed into songs while jokes are conveyed in daily spoken language. At the conclusion of the perfor-mance all the players line up on stage to pay tribute to the audience.
Story
Komedi Bangsawan tells about the story of the life of kings, nobilities and heroes of the early age.
Performers
The number of performers in "Komedl Bangsawan" is not limited.
Costume
The costume of the players is the costum-es of nobilities.
Accompaniment
Musical instrument used as accompani-ment consist of the violin, saxophone, drum, accordion and cymbal.
Decoration
This particular traditional play does not need expensive stage decoration, it can be performed in the open air or on stage with the audience sitting in a circle around the stage.
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