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History of the Bamboo Theatre
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- Interior of a bamboo theatre in Macao
The Illustrated London News covered the interior of a bamboo theatre in Macao. The structure of the theatre was very similar to its modern version.
- Roof of the bamboo theatre in Macao
An illustration about a bamboo theatre in Macao from The Illustrated London News. The roof of the bamboo theatre was mainly covered with hay.
- Newspaper coverage of performances in a bamboo theatre in Hong Kong
The Illustrated London News reported on the performances in a bamboo theatre in Hong Kong.
- A cast list of “Chung Tai Ping Troupe” in the early 20th century
A cast list of “Chung Tai Ping Troupe” in the early 20th century
On the left-hand side of the cast list, the detailed requirements of the dimensions and the forms of the bamboo theatre were recorded.
- A bamboo theatre in Hoi Pa Village in Tsuen Wan
A bamboo theatre in Hoi Pa Village in Tsuen Wan during the late 19th century. It was once an important market in Tsuen Wan.
- Early bamboo theatres were often covered with fan-palm leaves
Early bamboo theatres were often covered with fan-palm leaves woven into grids. These are now replaced by the metal sheets because of fire safety reasons.