Langendriyan

The creator is Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Hadipati Aryo Mangkubumi (in short Prince Mangkubumi), the son of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono VI (1855-1877).
The history of the formation of  Langendriyan, originated from activities in the "Puasa" (fasting) mont, because during the fasting mont all sound of gamelan (javanese music instruments) were stopped. So as a substitute, history readings were conducted in singing, in which the performers were given cloths for dancing and makin dialogues in a squatting position, while sitting opposite each other in centre of the court auditorium. The idea came from KRT (Regent) Purwodiningrat.
In this way said Langendrio had become an attractive performance and the story disclosed, is drawn from the Damarwulan sript (the consort of queen of Majapahit). However, it was a pity, that after KGPAA (Prince) Mangkubumi passed away, it was continued by his son KRT (Regent) Wiroguno, only until 1913.

Wayang Klitik or Kerucil

The name wayang kilik or kerucil is based on the puppets. "Ngalitik" means growing thin, and "klitikan" means cheapjacks, which may even mean the sound of clattering wooden objects. "Kerucil" means few, small or thin. In the evolution, there is difference between wayang klitik and wayang kerucil. The first performs the story of Damar Wulan, whereas the latter performs the story of the Mahabaratta (the big war).
The wayang klitik/kerucil was initially created by King Brawijaya V in 1315 A.D., Then it was improved by Sinuhun Sunan Bonar abaut 1648 A. D. In 1910, namely during the time of Sri Sultan Susuhunan Paku Buwono X, this "wayang" was also called the "wayang golek" and many times underwent improvement.

Wayang Gedog

If traced back, the term "gedog" originates from the word "gedeg" or "kuda" or "kedok". "Gedeg" means walls made of bamboo, "kuda" means horse, because the story goes about heroism, "kedok" means mask. Bit in fact, the role of the "wayang gedog" is not solely based on the speciality of the performance  means, or the puppets, but it is related to the nature or the role of the plays performed. Ther is still a difference of opinion concerning the question of when this "wayang gedog" was born. Some say that it was created by Taden Jaka Tingkir (Sultan Hadiwijaya) in 1583/1584 A.D., by others presume that it had alrady been performed since the Majapahit era. The most famous "wayang gedog" plays are the love adventures of Raden Panji and Dewi Sekartaji of the Kingdom of Jenggala.

Wayang Perjuangan

Besides the Wayang Kancil, R.M. Sojid also created the "Wayang Perjuangan". This "wayang" was created in 1943, with the background of the history of the struggle of the Indonesian Nation against the tyrants from West (the Dutch and English) and from the East (Japan). Because the creator himself was a "wayang purwo" puppeter the accompanying music of the "wayang perjoangan" has been created in the frame work of arousing the spirit of patriotism againts the tyrants, who shall be abolished from the world, especially from this Archipelago.

Wayang Suluh

The word "suluh" means torch, lamp or illumination fire. This wayang is called "wayang suluh" in accordance with its function as information media by the Goverment. From the aspect of its function, this "wayang suluh" resembles the "wayang Wahana" and the "wayang Perjuangan" or the "Wayang Sandiwara".
The "Wayang Suluh" is created by Soekewi from Madiun, in aboout 1946-1947. This kind of leather puppet play illustrates prominent figures of the Indonesian revolution were playing an important role in the national policy, still active in the gover, or those already retired. The mission in the stories of this "wayang suluh" is especially to arise the spirit of nationalism.

Wayang Jawa (Javanese Wayang)

Around 1825-1830 the enormously violent Diponegoro War took place. This war had insiperd the birth of the "Wayang Jawa". In its evolution, the source of the stories of the "Wayang Jawa" expanded covering the entires history of the earth of Jave, i.e. the history of Demak, Pajang, Mataram up to Kartasura.
The "Wayang Jawa" was created by R.M. Ng. Dutodiprodjo, a "Mantri Penewu Gandek" (a court vassal) in the palace of Surakarta, in + 1937-1940. The wayang puppets are all wearinf cloths of "lurik" (special Javanese woven cloth). What is most unique is, that in the performance of this wayang a screen may be, or not be used. The clothes such as worn by the puppets make a specific "Javanese" Impression.

Wayang Adam Marifat

The Tasauf (mysticism) is known as a special Islam teaching in mystical dimension. The teaching in mysticism has already been disseminated for hundreds of years, in the west as in the east. Al Haj was a prominent legendary figure in the world of Tasauf. In Indonesia, Syeh Siti Jenar was considered as his spiritual follower, who had later on the same fate as his teacher, sentenced death, because he was considered as having deviated the teachings of the Islam. Sinspired by this Tasauf teacings, Seijaya Siswojo from Magelang made the "Wayang Adam Marifat" in 1940. This wayang uses the major part of the "wayang kulit purwo" i.e. carryng the story of Bima Racut.