Performing Migrancy and Mobility in Africa focuses on a body of performance work; the work of Magnet Theatre in particular but also work by other artists in Cape Town and other parts of the continent or the world; that engages with the Cape as a real or imagined node in a complex system of migration and mobility. Located at the foot of the African continent; lodged between two oceans at the intersection of many of the earths major shipping lanes; Cape Town is a stage for a powerful mixing of cultures and peoples and has been an important node in a network of flows; circuits of movement and exchange. The performance works studied here attempt to get to grips with what it feels like to be on the move and in the spaces in-between that characterises the lives; now and for centuries before; of multiple peoples who move around and pass through places like the Cape. The contributors are a broad range of mostly African authors from various parts of the continent and as such the book offers an insight into new thinking and new approaches from an emerging and important location.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not so helpful for those in the USABy CJThis wasnt what I had hoped it would be. Its very much UK oriented; so if you are living in the USA its only slightly useful; as laws and regulations for child actors are very different in the two countries. Its also very much geared for parents who have already decided they want to get their kids professional work; and I would have liked more discussion of the pros and cons involved; statistics about how helpful (or not helpful) this is for the kids down the road if they decide they want to pursue a career in theater as adults; etc. The book does describe the atmosphere these kids will encounter in professional theater; in auditions; during tech; in the midst of a production etc.; but though our family has only dipped our toes into this particular world (one professional experience for one of our kids) it didnt tell me anything I didnt already know. I guess I felt it was a bit superficial; more like one persons memoir of working with kids in theater than like a real guide.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Jo Hawes Children in TheatreBy sandraHaving been unexpectedly thrust into the unknown world of performing children I decided to buy this book. Being a busy working Mum with three children I assumed I would scan and skim it; delving into it and only reading the bits that were of interest to me. However this was not the case. I bought it and had read it cover to cover in a day.The book is extremely informative and not at all patronising to the parent; regardless of their theatrical experience. Jo writes in a clear; easy to understand fashion and I believe the book could be equally as useful for children to read as well as their parents.If you have a child who is keen to enter the world of acting/theatre or if he/she is already involved then I would strongly advise you to read this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A theatrical Childrens BibleBy company managerAs a company manager who has the pleasure of working with children ; this is a must read.This is a very honest book and any parent who is even thinking of letting their child perform !should read it as quite frankly this is how it is ! Ive worked with Jo for a long time and I hope that from reading this you will realise how much work and effort and care goes into looking after the children we work with. Reading this book should be a condition of licensing any child to perform.
