"A truly worthwhile resource in a growing field of research—the theater and drama of Africa—this volume collects ten essays about theater practice, publications, and productions; in-depth reviews of 17 books; and a new play." —Choice
"... a 'must-have' for anybody interested in issues relating to theatre and development in Africa.... a pioneering effort... " —H-Net Reviews
Art as a tool, weapon, or shield? This compelling issue and others are explored in this diverse collection of intriguing perspectives on African theatre in development. Also here: strategies in staging, propaganda, and mass education, and a discussion of the playwright Alemseged Tesfai's career in service to Eritrean liberation.

African Theatre in Development:

Banham, Martin

James Gibbs

Femi Osofisan

Humor & Entertainment

Indiana University Press

African Theatre Today

University Press of New England

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Columbia Univ. Pr.

The Cambridge Guide to World Theatre

Cambridge University Press

Thoroughly cross-referenced A-to-Z entries, complemented by more than three hundred illustrations, survey the international theatre world to provide clear, concise information on traditions, theories, companies, playwrights, practitioners, venues, and events

The Cambridge Guide to Theatre

This second annual volume in the African Theatre series focuses on the intersection of politics and theatre in Africa today. Topics include the remarkable collaboration between Horse and Bamboo, a puppet theatre company based in the United Kingdom, and Nigerian playwright Sam Ukala that was inspired by the infamous execution of Nigerian playwright Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni activists; the plays of Femi Osofisan; and plays by Ghanaian playwrights Joe de Graft and Mohammed Ben-Abdallah. African Theatre features the work of Mauritian playwright Dev Virahsawmy and includes an interview with him, reviews of an English production of his play, Toufann, as well as the translated playscript. Reports of workshops and conferences, reviews, and news of the year in African theatre make this volume a valuable resource for anyone interested in current issues in African drama and performance.

African Theatre: Playwrights and Politics

Arts & Photography

Performing Arts

James Currey

African Theatre in Development

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