Revolutionary Themes in the Theatrical Art of China and Belarus in the early 20th Century
Revolutionary theme in different types of theatrical works of art of China and Belarus in the early 20th century is considered and analyzed in the article. Accent is made on the characteristic and the comparison of the features of the ideological content of theatrical works of art of the revolution and post-revolution periods in both the countries.During Sinkhai Revolution (from 1911) the театр underwent considerable transformations. In the history of Chinese theater this phenomenon deserves special attention. Revolution leaders used it as a weapon for advancing ideas of the revolution, thus promoting its development. The peak of the theater thriving coincided with the culmination of the Revolution. Plays of Sinkhai Revolution period, mentioned in this paper, appeared due to new historical conditions. To some extent, these performances drew force from the changes, but, on the other hand, it’s these changes that determined the space for their existence.In Belarus between the two revolutions of 1905 and 1917 as well as later, various types of theatrical performances which revealed themes connected with revolution events also actively developed. In musical and drama theater the leading theme is the heroic and patriotic as well as stories connected with events of the Revolution and the Civil War and the history of Belarusian people revolutionary struggle during the October Revolution.Both in China and in Belarus in revolutionary theme performances, concepts which were progressive for those days were developed. In them not only feudal monarchy was criticized and ridiculed but also ideas of democracy, patriotism and heroism, equality of men and women were spread. Reflecting current revolution events, opposing old and expressing new ideas were the characteristic features of the content of Belarusian and Chinese revolution theme plays.