Nō and kyōgen can be performed almost anywhere. Around the sixteenth century permanent stages especially for nō began to be built. Throughout the the 17th and 18th centuries the nō stage was improved and standardized. The modern nō theatre hall (nōgakudō) emerged in the late 19th century. Some stages are constructed inside modern theaters, others are separate structures, built outdoors. Nō is also performed in a wide range of other venues, such as outdoor temporary stages within temple grounds, on modern proscenium stages, in actors’ studios, and at museums.
Contributor: Diego Pellecchia