Published to mark the bi-centenary of the abolition of the British slave trade,
Theatre and Slavery is the first in a series of books by Border Crossings which will
explore the ways in which world theatre is responding to key issues in modern society and
politics. These publications operate alongside the production work of Border Crossings to
encourage inter-cultural dialogue and debate through and about the medium of performance.
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Theatre and Slavery brings together critical and political essays by leading figures in the field with poetry, photography, and playscripts. The subject is covered in relation to theatre’s involvement in the campaign leading to the 1807 Act; responses to slavery in contemporary African and Caribbean theatre; and the ways in which theatre is engaging with the issue of slavery in the contemporary world. Contributors include: Ama Ata Aidoo (poetry), Mojisola Adebayo (Playscript - Moj of the Antarctic), Awo Asiedu (essay on slavery in Aidoo's plays), Mohammed ben Abdallah (Playscript: The Slaves), Rustom Bharucha (dialogue with Michael Walling Confronting Slavery: Cultural Representation and Action), Shikha Ghildyal (report on Theatre for Development with Child Labourers), James Gibbs (essay on Fiawoo), Lynette Goddard & Carole Jones (essays on Moj of the Antarctic), Roshni Mooneeram (essay on Mauritius), Julia Swindells (essay on 1807 Act), John Thieme (essay on the Caribbean), Dev Virahsawmy (poetry) and Del LaGrace Volcano (photography). There is a Foreword by Aidan McQuade (Director - Anti-Slavery International), and the book is edited by Border Crossings’ Artistic Director, Michael Walling. Click the button below to buy this book.
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