Morosetti, Tiziana, ed. 2018. Africa on the Contemporary London Stage. Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9783319945071 [Edited Book]

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This collection of essays investigates the way Africa has been portrayed on the London stage from the 1950s to the present. It focuses on whether — and, if so, to what extent — the Africa that emerges from the London scene is subject to stereotype, and/or in which ways the reception of audiences and critics have contributed to an understanding of the continent and its arts. The collection, divided into two parts, brings together well-established academics and emerging scholars, as well as playwrights, directors and performers currently active in London. With a focus on Wole Soyinka, Athol Fugard, Bola Agbaje, Biyi Bandele, and Dipo Agboluaje, amongst others, the volume examines the work of key companies such as Tiata Fahodzi and Talawa, as well as newer companies Two Gents, Iroko Theatre and Spora Stories. Interviews with Rotimi Babatunde, Ade Solanke and Dipo Agboluaje on the contemporary London scene are also included.

Item Type:	Edited Book
Identification Number (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-94508-8
Departments, Centres and Research Units:	Theatre and Performance (TAP)
Date:	7 December 2018
Item ID:	35671
Date Deposited:	18 Mar 2024 11:03
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2024 11:25
URI:	https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/35671

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