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Category: History

History, Opinion, UK1 Comment

Some thoughts inspired by the ‘Bright Young Tings’ photographic exhibition at London’s National Theatre.

April 14, 2017 Gary Anderson

A historical perspective on London’s Black Theatre scene in 1970s. Continue reading Some thoughts inspired by the ‘Bright Young Tings’ photographic exhibition at London’s National Theatre.

Canada, History, Performance, Play

Black Theatre Workshop joins Tableau D’hôte Theatre to mount ANGÉLIQUE

March 27, 2017March 24, 2017 Gary Anderson

Montréal’s Black Theatre Workshop and Tableau D’hôte Theatre joined forces to present ANGÉLIQUE by Lorena Gale. Continue reading Black Theatre Workshop joins Tableau D’hôte Theatre to mount ANGÉLIQUE

History, U.S.

Lafayette Theatre remembered as an important venue in Black History

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 Gary Anderson

A Harlem showplace for decades, the now-defunct Lafayette Theatre is remembered as an important venue in Black Theatre history. Continue reading Lafayette Theatre remembered as an important venue in Black History

Education, History

UC-San Diego Professor Nadine George-Grave says ‘Performance is not benign.’

February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 Gary Anderson

UCSD Professor says “performance is not benign” when discussing the impact of the minstrel show on American culture. Continue reading UC-San Diego Professor Nadine George-Grave says ‘Performance is not benign.’

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