Fractures and Fissures: Aesthetics of Redress in Contemporary Postcolonial African Theatre

African performance review. 2026 Open access

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Authors: Osita Okagbue
DOI: 10.30817/0152.apr0213
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Abstract

This essay charts the progress of African theatre from the colonial era to the postcolonial era. By surveying the work of several playwrights, the essay views contemporary African theatre as a site of resistance to the colonial imperative.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Theatre and Performance Studies Postcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies Arts and Performance Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
African performance review.
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
31–48
Publication date
13 March 2026
Language
EN