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= LAKHON NOK = Lakhon nok (Thai: ละครนอก) is a dramatic arts of Thailand that performs with a general story and originated outside the royal residence in the early of Ayudhya period. Formerly, it was not called Rakorn Nork until Lakorn Nai was generated in the royal residence, consequently, the dramatic arts that operated without tradition and regulation were called Rakorn Nork. At first, Rakorn Nork was performed by a man only, and then in the King Rama IV period, allowed a woman to participate in the show.

History
It has existed since the early of Ayutthaya period. It was a drama that was performed outside the capital. Originally, it probably came from the local play and chanting for each other. It is a drama that has been developed from the Lakonk Chatree. Subsequently, the drama was widely performed among the people, playing more stories. The performers were still all men, but their costumes were further invented and changed to be more elaborate during the Ayutthaya period. Lakhonk Nok is popular with many stories, They are all types of chakras, families, folk tales, and Jataka tales, with teachings such as Karket, Kawi, Chaithat, Pikunthong, Pimsawan, Phin Suriyawong, Manora, Mongpa, Mani Phichai, Sangthong.

Lakhonk nok also belief allegedly evolved from "Manohra" because it has the same purpose, which is to proceed quickly and be funny. In the old days, all male performers only had female performers perform at the end of the reign of King Rama IV when the monarch lifted the ban on the general public from having female plays. There are almost no male characters, there are all characters according to the plot. There is no limit on the number of music. They can use the Pi Phat ensemble to be a five or an octave or a large instrument.

Costumes
Initially, the characters were dressed like ordinary people, only dressed concisely to portray the role. The female protagonist brought a loincloth to cover the “Sabai”. If playing the role of a giant, then writing a face or wearing a mask later, there will be a more beautiful dress more peculiar because it is imitated from "Thai Drama", sometimes called this kind of dressing as "Yuen Krueng"

Characteristics of Lakhon Nok
There is an intention to show the story rather than the dance, so the action is fast, funny, and not meticulous about traditions. The use of actor's words often uses the word "market" as a drama in that villagers call each other in a common language as "market drama"

Performance
In those days, theatrical performances of this kind were called “Lakhonk CheyChey” because there was only one drama. When a drama inside occurs, this kind of drama is called “Lakorn Nok”. In the early of Ayutthaya period, there would be many but there are still only 19 manuscripts that have fallen to the present time, which are available in the National Library, namely; Kakket, Kawee, Chaithat, Pikunthong, Pimsawan, Pinsuriwong, Manohra, Mongpa, Manee, Phichai, Sangthong, Sangsilchai, Suwannasilp, Suwannahong, Sowat, KraiThong, Kobut, Chaiyachet, Prarot, and Silpasuriwong. Outside of that drama, there were performances in all of them, except only 3, namely Unrut, Inao, and Ramayana. which is used in theatrical performances.

Performance area
The theater is a rectangular shape that can be viewed from 3 sides (originally), blocking a single scene without changing the story. There are 2 entrances and exits. In front of the scene in the middle is a bed for the characters to sit on. Behind the scenes is where the characters rest or dress up.

Opportunity to use to perform "Lakorn Nok"
In the past, the Nork Khor drama was traditionally played by the people. Outside the Royal Palace, there are more performances than dramas inside. It is also a hired drama when someone hires you to play. If it was a big event, they would stay there for a long time, performing both auspicious events such as annual events, temple feasts, and unlucky events such as funerals. Nowadays, we can see theatrical performances outside the National Theater. It's a show for the public to see.

Reference

 * ละคร - วิกิพีเดีย


 * ละครนอก


 * ละครนอกวังของสามัญชน