African theatre Books in Order
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The African theatre book series, published between 1999 and 2020, explores various dimensions of theatrical expression across the African continent. It examines themes such as cultural identity, the role of Western influences in postcolonial societies, and the experiences of women and youth in theatrical practices. The series highlights how personal and social roles intersect with theatrical traditions, offering insights into the evolving nature of African theatre.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on AmazonAfrican Theatre in Development
1999
African theatre in development explores the practice of theatre for development (TfD) in African contexts, highlighting its role in fostering civic…
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Buy on AmazonAfrican Theatre: Playwrights & Politics
2001
This book is part of a series on African theatre and draws on the author's experiences as a schoolboy, student, political activist, teacher,…
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The phenomenon of Algerian women writing for the theatre is a recent development. Women's participation as actors in Western-style productions since…
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Buy on AmazonAfrican Theatre: Southern Africa
2004
The African theatre of the First World War encompassed military campaigns in North Africa initiated by the German and Ottoman empires, as well as…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Wole Soyinka
Soyinka is a 2005 book by Wole Soyinka. It is book 5 of the series African theatre. Catalog genres: Drama & Plays, Humor & Satire, History. The…
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Buy on AmazonAfrican Theatre: Youth; ed. by Michael Etherton
2006
This book is part of a series on African theatre and presents studies of theatre created and performed by young Africans. The work highlights a…
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2009
The book Diasporas explores the historical and cultural dimensions of dispersed communities, drawing on examples from history to illustrate the…
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The African theatre of the First World War encompassed military campaigns in North Africa initiated by the German and Ottoman empires, as well as…
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Buy on AmazonShakespeare in and Out of Africa
2013
This book is part of a series on African theatre and serves as a key volume for scholars of Shakespeare, African theatre, and postcolonial culture.…
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2015
The African theatre of the First World War encompassed military campaigns in North Africa initiated by the German and Ottoman empires, as well as…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the African theatre books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “African Theatre in Development”.
How many books are in the African theatre series?
We list 16 books by Wole Soyinka , published between 1999–2020.
Where can I buy the African theatre books?
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