"Resisting ‘Authenticity’: Reflections on cultural representations in the making of theatre for children"

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    Abstract

    This chapter reflects on a project undertaken with students preparing a production for 4-7 year olds, entitled Beautiful Creatures: Safari to Africa. Methodologically, I consider this production through the lens of art from/in Africa as a way of thinking about performance and associated issues of representation and identity. I focus on what I would call the ‘lure’ of authenticity, and the related issue of ‘tradition’.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationCultural Exchange and Diversity in Theatre for Young Audiences
    EditorsManon Van de Water
    ISBN (Electronic)978-0-9946505-6-6
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 2020

    Keywords

    • Theatre for Young Audiences, TYA, Africa, Children's Theatre, Authenticity

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