{"product_id":"staging-black-queer-south-africa-9781350460102","title":"Staging Black Queer South Africa","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThemes of identity, tradition, and belonging blend together in this collection of five plays celebrating South Africa''s vibrancy and diversity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Delving into African mythology to uncover a rich tapestry of history, spirit, and ancestry, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStaging Black, Queer South Africa\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003ePlays for the Gods!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers profound insights into the contemporary Black queer experience, shedding light on the complex interplay between identity and tradition in modern South Africa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Drawing on long-held parables, such as Camus'' Absurd Hero, this collection bridges the gap between Ritual Theatre and Theatre of the Absurd to fully evoke the paradox of being Black and queer in South Africa, with the collection coining the Absurd Ritual' genre. Touching on ideas of Ubungoma, IsiZulu Shamanism, and the legacy of queer individuals in African communities, the plays challenge long-held assumptions on whether queerness ''belongs'' in traditional beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Along with a c\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187320152407,"sku":"9781350460102","price":42.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/staging-black-queer-south-africa-9781350460102","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}