All is set for the international conference on Pan-African Applied Theatre organized by the Benue State University, Makurdi, in partnership with the Centre for Socially Engaged Theatre (C-SET), University of Regina, Canada and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, the United Kingdom.
Titled “Applied Theatre in Africa: Borders, Boundaries and New Frontiers,’’ the hybrid (in-person and virtual), three-day conference kicks off on Monday, February 24, at the Benue State University, Makurdi.
Guest speakers expected at the conference include accomplished drama/theatre professors such as Oga Steve Abah, Chris Odhiambo, Iyorwuese Hagher, Selina Busby and Mufunanji Magalasi.
In a pre-conference statement, C-SET Director and conference Co-convener, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, noted that “Africa has a robust history or social theatre or Applied theatre practices and operated within a variety of socio-political…
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