Wole Soyinka, Richard Boon (University of Leeds), Jane Plastow (University of Leeds)
Theater, in a variety of forms and contexts, can make, and indeed has made, positive political and social interventions in a range of developing cultures around the world. In this book a distinguished team of theater historians and dramatists explore how theater has a dynamic and often difficult relationship with societies and states, arguing positively that theatrical activity can make a difference. The collection begins with a foreword by Wole Soyinka and, throughout the volume, specially chosen plays, projects and movements are examined in countries such as Brazil and Argentina, Nigeria,...
Theater, in a variety of forms and contexts, can make, and indeed has made, positive political and social interventions in a range of developing cultu...
