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Includes the familiar territory of South Africa and Zimbabwe but also countries which have received little previous attention, such as Angola and Namibia. The articles range from evaluations of single plays to accounts of play-making processes, theatre for development and the relationship between modern drama and indigenous performance. Contents: Introduction by David Kerr - Jose Mena Abrantes & Angolan theatre by Luis R. Mitras - Community theatre in Angola by Judy El Bushra - Confronting the mask: some Namibian contexts of protest by Terence Zeeman - Shona storytelling & the contemporary performing arts in Zimbabwe by Kennedy Chinyowa - Memory & desire in South Africa: the museum as space for performing cultural identity? by Yvette Hutchison - Interview with Athol Fugard by Dennis Walder - Interview with Nomhle Nkonyeni by David Kerr - Noticeboard by James Gibbs - Playscript: Workshop Negative by Cont Mhlanga - Reviews January 2004 192pp 216 x 138

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'...the fourth volume in the excellent African Theatre series which provides an invaluable resource for academics working in the area of African Theatre ...The publication of a playscript with every issue is a vital function in disseminating important examples of the theatrical art in Africa. ...This volume reflects a gradual tightening of the focus for each issue in the series which will help to dispel stereotypes and generalisations about African theatre and culture.' - Tim Prentki in Leeds African Studies Bulletin Book Review 'Kerr's selection is interesting and diverse, with a commendable (in my view) bias towards the social role of theatre. ... The series as a whole is to be recommended for its contribution to this field's somewhat patchy assortment of publications, and African Theatre: Southern Africa, I particular, for adding to our meagre knowledge of Angolan and Namibian theatre.' - Sheila Boniface Davies in African Research and Documentation

The fourth volume in the excellent African Theatre series which provides an invaluable resource for academics working in the area of African Theatre. LUCAS BULLETIN Kerr's selection is interesting and diverse, with a commendable (in my view) bias towards the social role of theatre. ... The series as a whole is to be recommended for its contribution to this field's somewhat patchy assortment of publications, and African Theatre: Southern Africa, in particular, for adding to our meagre knowledge of Angolan and Namibian theatre. - Sheila Boniface Davies in AFRICAN RESEARCH & DOCUMENTATION

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Femi Osofisan is an internationally lauded playwright, scholar, poet, novelist, actor, director, songwriter, and activist and Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan. Osofisan was awarded the Thalia Prize in 2016. He has published five novellas, six volumes of poetry, and more than 50 plays. Femi Osofisan is an internationally lauded playwright, scholar, poet, novelist, actor, director, songwriter, and activist and Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan. Osofisan was awarded the Thalia Prize in 2016. He has published five novellas, six volumes of poetry, and more than 50 plays.

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