African Theatre 7: Companies

Femi Osofisan is an internationally lauded playwright, scholar, poet, novelist, actor, director, songwriter, and activist and Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan. Osofisan was awarded the Thalia Prize in 2016. He has published five novellas, six volumes of poetry, and more than 50 plays. CHRISTINE MATZKE, Lecturer in African Literatures and Cultures, Humboldt-University, Berlin.

This lively collection of essays documents important aspects of the rich and varied history of theatrical practice in Africa.

• Introduction - James GibbsObituaries: Sale Acquaye, K.W. Dexter Lyndersay, Bate Besong & John Conteh-MorganUnibadan masques 1974-76: a memoir of the first two years, Department of Theatre Arts Performing Company by K.W. Dexter LyndersayOri Olokun Theatre & the town & gown policy: 'enthusiastic amateurs, farmers, carpenters & school teachers' - Foluke OgunleyeThe Muungano Cultural Troupe: entertaining the urban masses of Dar es Salaam - Siri LangeThe making of Os bandoleiros de Schiller: an account of collaboration on a German classic - Manfred LoimeierProject Phakama, Lesotho 2004: 'follow the bird' (birds that flock are birds that learn) - Lucy RichardsonThe Asmara Theatre Association, 1961-74: Mahber Teyatr Asmera - Christine MatzkeThe story of Jos Repertory Theatre: creativity & collaboration - Victor S. Dugga and Patrick-Jude OtehFinancing Handspring Puppet Company: a South African experience - Basil JonesBorder Crossings: setting up a joint Accra-London production - Michael WallingPlay script: Our House by Jos Repertory Theatre in collaboration with The British CouncilBook reviews