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Ber Piny1 : Tracing and Tracking the practice of Theatre for Development in East Africa.

Authors

  • Christopher J. Odhiambo,

    Author

Keywords:

Theatre for Development, intervention, cosmic equilibrium/disequilibrium, Subjugated cultures

Abstract

The article traces and tracks the development of a popular theatre form in East Africa: Theatre for

Development. In the process of tracing and tracking this genre of theatre, the article begins by locating

the presence of this discursive theatre practice in Africa. The article then explores the development and

manifestation of this theatre practice in East Africa, outlining its theoretical bases as well as its impact

in transformation agenda.

Author Biography

  • Christopher J. Odhiambo,

    Department of Literature, Theatre and Film Studies,

    Moi University, Eldoret- Kenya.

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Published

2025-03-12

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2011)

Section

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