Author : Martin Banham
Release : 1999
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 999/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis African Theatre in Development by : Martin Banham
Download or read book African Theatre in Development written by Martin Banham. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.