Call number: LD2668 .T4 1984 O34 / Master of Arts

The dynamic nature of drama is reflected in the inherent dichotomous composition of text and performance. The continuing controversy about the infrequent public performances of the almost 250 published texts in African languages and the literary approach towards Northern Sotho texts have prompted the present survey. Two main reasons are identified for the existing textual centricity in the approach towards Northern Sotho dramas, namely text-external and text-internal factors. The latter forms the main focus of attention in this study. The role of the didascalies as semiotic sign-system - referring to all aspects of the dramatic text which contain instructions for a potential performance - are investigated. The scrutiny of the stage directions afforded an unequalled vantage point in revealing the ostensive or performance nature of the three dramas by M.S. Serudu. In conclusion possible solutions for the future are offered against the background of the findings arrived at in the analysis. / African Languages / M.A. (African Languages)

Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 1999. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In hierdie proefskrif word gekyk na die verwantskap tussen geskiedenis, mite, geheue en teater. Daar word ook gekyk na die mate waartoe historiese of mitiese toneelstukke gebruik kan word om die amptelike geheue en identiteite, soos deur bewindhebbers in post-koloniale Nigerie en Kenya geskep, terug kon wen of uit kon daag. Hierdie werke word dan vergelyk met die soort teater wat tydens die Apartheidbewind in Suid-Afrika geskep is, om verskille en ooreenkomste in die gebruik van historiese en mitiese gegewens te bekyk. Die slotsom is dat een van die belangrikste kenmerke van die teater in vandag se samelewing sy vermod is om alternatiewe historiese narratiewe te ontwikkel wat kan dien as teen-geheue ("counter-memory") vir die dominante narratief van amptelike geskiedenisse. Sodoende bevraagteken die teater dan ook 'n liniere en causale siening van die geskiedenis, maar interpreteer dit eerder as meervoudig en kompleks. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: This thesis considers the relationship between history, myth, memory and theatre. The study explores the extent to which historic or mythic plays were used to either reclaim or challenge the official memories and identities created by those in power in the postcolonial Kenyan and Nigerian context. These are then compared to the South African theatre created during Apartheid, exploring the similarities and differences in the South Africans use of historic or mythic referents. The conclusion reached is that one of the most powerful aspects of theatre in society is its ability to create alternate historic narratives that become a counter-memory to the dominant narrative of official histories. It also challenges seeing history as linear and causal, and makes it more plural and complex.

published_or_final_version / Chinese / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy

The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate the teacher as represented through characters in successful American commercial drama.

by Wong Suk Yin, Edith. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 94-104). / Chapter Chapter One --- The Eternal Triangle --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter Two --- Harold Pinter --- p.16 / Chapter Chapter Three --- Peter Nichols --- p.45 / Chapter Chapter Four --- Tom Stoppard --- p.71 / Chapter Chapter Five --- Conclusion --- p.91 / Works Cited and Consulted --- p.94

by Wendy Wai Kui Man. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 127-131). / Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 1 --- "Dominance and Destruction in The Room, A Slight Ache and A Night Out" --- p.5 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- "Married Love and Reality in The Collection, The Lover, Landscape and Betrayal" --- p.22 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- "The Human Connection and Its Limits in The Caretaker, The Homecoming and Family Voices" --- p.56 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- "The End Of The Road in One For The Road, Mountain Language and Party Time" --- p.85 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Love and Death Wedded in Moonlight --- p.110 / Conclusion --- p.122 / Works Cited --- p.124 / Bibliography --- p.127

Thesis (M.A. (African Languages)) -- University of the North, 1988 / Refer to the document

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