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Theatre and performance in West Africa serve as critical platforms for social commentary on issues such as cultural preservation, political instability, and societal inequalities. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The research aims to explore how theatre and performance function as tools for social commentary in West African contexts, especially from a South African viewpoint.

March 10, 2026Open Access

Theatre and Performance as Social Commentators in West Africa: A South African Perspective

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SMSipho Mkhize

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Qualitative analysis reveals how theatre examines societal issues in West Africa and South Africa, highlighting the need for arts funding.

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The research aims to explore how theatre and performance function as tools for social commentary in West African contexts, especially from a South African viewpoint.
Conducted qualitative interviews with artists and scholars
Analyzed recent theatre productions addressing social issues
Focused on themes of migration and identity
Examined the relationship between South African and wider African contexts
Theatre serves as a platform for discussing cultural and societal issues
South African plays reflect broader African experiences of migration and identity
Findings suggest a need for increased arts funding to promote cross-cultural dialogue

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Sipho Mkhize (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af95b470916d39fea4d80d https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18909246

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Qualitative analysis reveals how theatre examines societal issues in West Africa and South Africa, highlighting the need for arts funding.

Theatre and Performance as Social Commentators in West Africa: A South African Perspective

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Theatre and Performance as Social Commentators in West Africa: A South African Perspective

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