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Revision as of 11:12, 17 February 2014
The name African Theatre can be used in a variety of ways, falling roughly into two categories.
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As a generic term
For theatre in and theatre of Africa
In the first place as a generic reference to "theatre in and theatre of Africa". Also used may be African Theater, African Drama, or African Performance (or any combination of these). Alternately it may also be Theatre, Drama and/or Performance in Africa.
For an African style or form of theatre
In the second place as a reference to a style or form of theatre deriving from Africa.
Both these uses are somewhat contested, but nevertheless often found and used.
For more information
Banham, Rotimi, Igweonu (2011),
Encyclopaedia Brittanica Online: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/757261/African-theatre
As the name of a theatre
There are a large number of companies and theatres utilising this name, in and outside South Africa.
The African Theatre, Cape Town
Also known officially by its Dutch name as "Di Afrikaansche Schouwburg".
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman, 1928; Jill Fletcher, 1994:21-28; P.J. du Toit, 1988 [TH, JH]
For more information
http://ancestry24.com/st-stephens-church-ngk/
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