Routledge Handbook of African Theatre and Performance

The Routledge Handbook of African Theatre and Performance brings together the latest international research on performing arts across the continent and the diaspora into one wide-ranging collection, offering readers a compelling journey through different ideas, people and practices which shape African theatre.

Kene Igweonu is Professor of Creative Education at University of the Arts London, where he is also Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of London College of Communication. An interdisciplinary researcher, Professor Igweonu has extensive experience of senior academic leadership in immersive and interactive practices and performance practice. His practice research and publication interests are in storytelling, theatre, and performance in Africa and its Diaspora, as well as the Feldenkrais Method in health, wellbeing, and performance training. A champion for arts and creative industries, Professor Igweonu is Chair of DramaHE, Council Member for Creative UK, and until August 2023, President of the African Theatre Association.