In this Book
- Staging Nation: English Language Theatre in Malaysia and Singapore
- Book
- 2004
- Published by: Hong Kong University Press, HKU
summary
This book examines the complex relationship between the theatrical stage and the wider stage of nation building in postcolonial Malaysia and Singapore. In less than fifty years, locally written and produced English language theatre has managed to shrug off its colonial shackles to become an important site of community expression.
Table of Contents
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- Abbreviations
- p. xi
- Introduction: States of Play
- pp. 1-7
- Chapter 1: Scripting the Nation
- pp. 9-30
- Chapter 2: Conditions of Production
- pp. 31-49
- Chapter 7: Conclusion: Playful Strategies
- pp. 165-190
- Selected Bibliography
- pp. 213-224
Additional Information
ISBN
9789882202818
Related ISBN(s)
9789622096875
MARC Record
OCLC
651024812
Pages
240
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No