Drama and theatre in Nigeria : a critical source book / edited by Yemi Ogunbiyi.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ogunbiyi, Yemi, editor.

Class of 1932 Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theater--Nigeria.

Theater.

Nigerian drama--History and criticism.

Nigerian drama.

Nigeria.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

xvi, 736 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Edition:

Second Edition.

Place of Publication:

Lagos, Nigeria : Tanus Books Limited, [2014]

Summary:

"A critical look at the Nigerian Theatre from its inception to the present, while correcting omissions and erroneous impressions made in past studies. In short, it gives a perspective to Nigerian Drama and foreign ones alike including those actually involved in Nigerian Drama and Theatre. The study, therefore, presents a description and criticism of the major aspects of Nigerian Drama and Theatre, bringing forward new data and fresh insights concerning the subject."--Page xi.

Contents:

Introduction

General

Traditional theatre I: dramatic ritual

Traditional theatre II: the popular tradition

Modern traditional theatre: Yoruba travelling theatre

The literary tradition

Theatre management, organisation and production

The new media: Nollywood and Nigerial cinema

Postscript.

Notes:

First published in 1981.

Edition statement from preface.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 519-522) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1932 Fund.

ISBN:

9789788453819

9788453813

OCLC:

906601442

Publisher Number:

99963305258