REVIEW:
'...the fourth volume in the excellent African Theatre series which provides an invaluable resource for academics working in the area of African Theatre ...The publication of a playscript with every issue is a vital function in disseminating important examples of the theatrical art in Africa. ...This volume reflects a gradual tightening of the focus for each issue in the series which will help to dispel stereotypes and generalisations about African theatre and culture.' - Tim Prentki in Leeds African Studies Bulletin Book Review 'Kerr's selection is interesting and diverse, with a commendable (in my view) bias towards the social role of theatre. ... The series as a whole is to be recommended for its contribution to this field's somewhat patchy assortment of publications, and African Theatre: Southern Africa, I particular, for adding to our meagre knowledge of Angolan and Namibian theatre.' - Sheila Boniface Davies in African Research and Documentation

CONTENTS:
Introduction by David Kerr - Jose Mena Abrantes & Angolan theatre by Luis R. Mitras - Community theatre in Angola by Judy El Bushra - Confronting the mask
- some Namibian contexts of protest by Terence Zeeman - Shona storytelling & the contemporary performing arts in Zimbabwe by Kennedy Chinyowa - Memory & desire in South Africa
- the museum as space for performing cultural identity? by Yvette Hutchison - Interview with Athol Fugard by Dennis Walder - Interview with Nomhle Nkonyeni by David Kerr - Noticeboard by James Gibbs - Playscript
- Workshop Negative by Cont Mhlanga - Reviews