The Cambridge Guide to African and Caribbean Theatre

Book Overview

The Cambridge Guide to African and Caribbean Theatre is an exploration of the rich diversity of theatrical traditions in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. Beautifully illustrated throughout, the book traces the ancient and complex roots of African theatre - still evident in community festivals and religious rituals - through the centuries of colonial domination, to the African diaspora and its manifestation in Caribbean theatre. Drawing upon the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521612071
• ISBN13: 9780521612074
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"