A History of Theatre in Africa [Hardcover]

Martin Banham (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521808138 | ISBN-13: 978-0521808132 | Publication Date: May 24, 2004

Offering a comprehensive account of a long and varied chronicle, this history of theater in Africa is comprised of essays written by scholars in the field. The coverage is geographically broad and includes an examination of the concepts of "history" and "theater" in Africa; North Africa; Francophone theatre; Anglophone West Africa; East Africa; Southern Africa; Lusophone African theatre; Mauritius and Reunion; as well as the African diaspora.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"There is much to be celebrated in Banham's collection. The decision to cull essays primarily from African scholars hailing from the regions discussed begets richer engagement with scholarship from the continent, and it is buoying to see masters and dissertation theses from African universities peppering the works cited throughout." Luso-Brazilian Review Christina McMahon, Northwestern University

Book Description

This is the first full History of theatre in Africa and offers a comprehensive, yet accessible, account of this long and varied chronicle, written by a team of scholars in the field. Chapters include an examination of the concepts of 'history' and 'theatre' in Africa; North Africa; Francophone theatre; Anglophone West Africa; East Africa; Southern Africa; Lusophone African theatre; Mauritius and Reunion; and the African diaspora.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 500 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (May 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521808138
• ISBN-13: 978-0521808132
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,334,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)