This pivot considers the history methodology and practice of Asian theatre and investigates
the role of Asian theatre and film in contemporary transnational Asian identities. It
critically reviews the topics of transnationalism and intercultural political difference
arguing that the concept of Transnational Asian theatre or 'TransAsia' can promote cultural
diversity and social transformation. The book notably offers an understanding of theatre as a
cultural laboratory a repository for diverse histories and a forum for intercultural dialogue
allowing for a better understanding of sociocultural patterns surrounding transnational Asian
identity and mobility.
