Black Second-Act Problems: “Black No More” by The New Group
In my time as a critic I’ve noticed on numerous occasions that musicals rooted in political...
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Theatre and Decolonization
Frenemies and Freedom: “Confederates,” Signature Theatre
Dominique Morisseau is aware that most of her fans see her as a predominantly naturalistic...
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Fresh “Ham” at the Public
Fat Ham arrives at the Public Theater for its first live production following the Zoom staging by...
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“Sky of Darkness” Comes to NYC: A Chinese Reimagination of “Heart of Darkness” in Our Neocolonial World
Sky of Darkness is enjoying its US premiere June 2-12 at Theaterlab in Midtown Manhattan. The...
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Liverpool Arab Arts Festival Returns to In-Person Format
Celebrating Arab culture, the Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) is gearing up for its upcoming...
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“Son of Byblos” Brings a Nuanced and Powerful Understanding of Lebanese Family Life to the Australian Stage
Review: Son of Byblos, directed by Anna Jahjah for Brave New World Theatre Company The downstairs...
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Where Earth Meets The Sky: Decolonizing Latinxfuturistic Theatre
Of all of the performances and plays I have seen, this one stands out uniquely for several...
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Interactive Map: “Theatre and Decolonization” at “The Theatre Times”
Over the years, our contributors have been addressing the topic of decolonization in theatre and...
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“Black Boy,” or What to Do with the White Theatre Critic
What do you do when you are blown away by a show, and yet you know that there is something...
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The Power of Reflection in “Portrait Avedon-Baldwin, Entretiens imaginaires” at the Théâtre du Rond Point, Paris
One of France’s greatest prides is the network of African American artists who, in the...
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Performing Arts Conference Sets the Pace for Future Theatrical Discourse
‘Whatever you teach action, it out. If you teach music, sing. If you teach language, write a novel. If you teach drama, act.’
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Nairobi Hosts Major Performing Arts Conference
A stellar line-up of speakers, moderators and facilitators is scheduled to grace the event. They include academics, thespians and art critics.
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Decolonising Shakespeare: Setting Othello in Ghana and Pericles in Glasgow
Over the last few years, the issue of decolonising the curriculum has become a growing concern for...
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Re-Imagined Play Stirs Memories of “White Mischief” in Colonial Africa
Miss Julie’s Happy Valley is the most recent work by playwright Michael Omoke. The new play...
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Transformative Imaginations #1: Breaking Toxic Patterns
RECLAIM PUBLIC SPACE! Many ideals are projected onto public space, as if it were inherently...
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Galup Theatrical Walking Tour Recalls the Dancing and Violence of the Colonial Encounter
Review: Galup, by Ian Wilkes and Poppy van Oorde-Grainger, Perth Festival with Same Drum and...
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Satiric Re-staging of Colonial Battleground : “Company Kamupene” Written and Performed by Jamie McCaskill.
Company Kamupene Written and performed by Jamie McCaskill. Presented by Tikapa Productions and The...
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Invisible Diaries: Lay Your Burdens Down Day
I’ve hit the wall. The big move is over but moving the “small stuff” all day reminded...
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Invisible Diaries: Sympathetic Magic
Grades went in. No death threats. A student wrote: “I learned something, and I laughed. That’s all...
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Shadow Theatre: Performance and the Imaginary in Contemporary Egypt
An essay by Nora Amin that traces the presence of shadow theatre within the modern and...
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