Performance Arts in Africa

<p><em>The Performance Arts in Africa</em> is the first anthology of key writings on African performance from many parts of the continent.<br> 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:<br> * theory<br> * performers and performing<br> * voice language and words<br> * spectators space and time.<br> The book also includes an introduction which examines some of the crucial debates past and present surrounding African performance.<br><em>The Performance Arts of Africa</em> is an essential introduction for those new to the field and is an invaluable reference source for those already familiar with African performance.</p>