The performing Arts encompass a wide range of disciplines which are invariably synonymous with creativity, thus, creativity is the hallmark of performance. For the sake of clarity, Performing Arts comprise Theatre Arts, Music, Dance and Choreography and the electronic media of Radio, Television and film commonly referred
to as the audio-visual…[Read more]

The drama of the Niger Delta region has enjoyed robust scholarship. This essay interrogates J. P. Clark-Bekederemo’s drama against the cultural milieu of the region and tries to investigate the connections between the rich folklore of the area and the wealth of poetry and imagery contained in his drama. The essay investigates the terrain,…[Read more]

New Aesthetics in African Drama and Theatre … is a unique work. It is a valedictory gift to a man who has paid his academic dues, and also a justification of these dues that he has paid. The contributions in the book come from both seasoned eggheads and academic neophytes. The book interrogates the oeuvre of Sam Ukala’s works. it also updates…[Read more]

As universal as the theatrical art is, it is usually performed according to certain parameters. And the parameters that shape how a theatrical performance is packaged and presented to the public are in turn determined by a number of factors. Such factors could be economic, infrastructural, cultural, political, social or simply style. Given the…[Read more]

Terrorism as a phenomenon finds expression in diverse forms and is located within varied spheres of the human population. There are contestations, however, as to what exactly qualifies as terrorism and who fits the profile of a terrorist. These contestations arise principally because of how certain acts and persons are perceived, depending on what…[Read more]

The concept of development is open to a lot of contestation. While it is generally agreed that development implies a going forward, an improvement on something from a previous state, what constitutes development, however, does not quite enjoy such a universal agreement. While some development experts and proponents view development from physical…[Read more]

Theatre as a performance can be looked at from both utilitarian and aesthetic perspectives. In the same vein, the scenographic component of theatre performance can also be viewed against its utilitarian and aesthetic considerations. With regards to how effective theatre is in passing across its message to the audience, the utilitarian aspect of it…[Read more]

This work undertakes a study of Alex Asigbo’s play War of the Tin Gods from a performance perspective. It investigates the scenographic requirements of the play and suggests possible design approaches to a production of same. This is particularly so because of the outer worldly environments indicated in the play. The study also attempts a…[Read more]