The Performance Arts in Africa: A Reader

Frances Harding

ISBN 10: 0415261988 / ISBN 13: 9780415261982

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2002

About this Item

This exciting collection of classic writings explores a wide range of types of performance and theatre from all over Africa. It is essential reading for all those interested in performance in rural and urban Africa. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1H; AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 584. . 2002. 1st. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9780415261982

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Performance Arts in Africa: A Reader
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415261988
• ISBN 13: 9780415261982
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

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.

About the Author

Frances Harding is Lecturer in African Drama at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London. She has taught n many different countries in Africa and is the author of a range of article on African theatre.