ABSTRACT

The Drama of South Africa comprehensively chronicles the development of dramatic writing and performance from 1910, when the country came into official existence, to the advent of post-apartheid. Eminent theatre historian Loren Kruger discusses well-known figures, as well as lesser-known performers and directors who have enriched the theatre of South Africa. She also highlights the contribution of women and other minorities, concluding with a discussion of the post-apartheid character of South Africa at the end of the twentieth century.

chapter 1|21 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|24 pages

THE PROGRESS OF THE NATIONAL PAGEANT

chapter 4|27 pages

COUNTRY COUNTER CITY:

chapter 5|28 pages

DRY WHITE SEASONS1

chapter 6|23 pages

THE DRAMA OF BLACK CONSCIOUSNESSES

chapter 7|36 pages

SPACES AND MARKETS

chapter 8|24 pages

THEATRE IN THE INTERREGNUM AND BEYOND