Introduction.
Chapter One In a Chinese Show Origin of the Drama:Marionettes Shadow Plays Styles of Plays
Chapter Two Orchestral Music.
Chapter Three Orchestra Stage
Chapter Four Training of Actors Salaries Status
Chapter Five False Faces Conventions
Chapter Six Programmes. Gods: Superstitions.
Chapter Seven Chinese Actors: Stage Names
Chapter Eight Stage Slang
Chapter Nine Theatrical Costumes
Chapter Ten Hats and Caps
Chapter Eleven Jan K'ou Beards,Whiskers, etc.
Chapter Twelve Theatrical Boots and Shoes
Chapter Thirteen Kou Lien.
Chapter Fourteen Musical Instruments.
Chapter Fifteen Synopses of Chinese Plays.
Appendix Legend of the God of War. Kuan Kung.
Bibliography