People in Bangsawan
As commercial urban theatre, Bangsawan attracted multi-ethnic performers, patrons, audiences and theatre owners. Performers were professionals who were lured by the glamour of the stage, worked exclusively as entertainers and were known for particular roles. Entrepreneurial and competitive in their outlook, they were the precursors of modern Malaysian cinema stars.
- Information in the full article includes
- Learning the trade
- Extended family network
- Audiences and patrons
- Multi-ethnic performers
- Current context
