Theatre and Society in South Africa

Historian, theorist and critic Temple Hauptfleisch documents the growth of a particular, and essentially personal, view of processes that go into the making of theatre, and considers how such processes have impacted on culture in South Africa. Written over the course of 15 years, this insider's view documents the evolution, nature and impact of a somewhat skewed and rather unique theatrical system, which not only mirrors the rather eccentric and fragmented society it arose in, but appears to have caught the attention of the world since the country's re-admission to the international community. Intended as an exploration of the nature of theatre and performance, the book is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the nature of South African culture in the latter half of the century.