The Performance Arts in Africa: A Reader

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Synopsis
The Performance Arts in Africa is the first anthology of key writings on African performance from many parts of the continent. As well as play texts, off the cuff comedy routines and masquerades, this exciting collection encompasses community-based drama, tourist presentations, television soap operas, puppet theatre, dance, song, and ceremonial ritualised performances. Themes discussed are: * theory * performers and performing * voice, language and words * spectators, space and time. The book also includes an introduction which examines some of the crucial debates, past and present, surrounding African performance. The Performance Arts of Africa is an essential introduction for those new to the field and is an invaluable reference source for those already familiar with African performance.
Copyright:
2002

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
384 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781136416965
Related ISBNs:
9780415261982, 9781315013220, 9780415261975
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
editorial matter
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Literature and Fiction, Drama, Plays and Theater
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Bookshare Staff
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