Temba , theatre company and the Black Theatre Collection: records 1973-1992

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Temba , theatre company and the Black Theatre Collection: records 1973-1992

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11 boxes

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V & A Department of Theatre and Performance

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Kumalo, Alton

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Temba Theatre Company

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Temba Theatre Company was founded by Alton Kumalo in 1972. The initial aim was to produce new black writing from the UK and South Africa. The word Temba is said to mean 'Hope' in Zulu. Temba staged the first British production of Sizwe Bansi is Dead by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona, as well as many world premieres, including Black Slaves, White Chains by Mustapha Matura. In 1984 Alby James took over as Artistic Director and sought to create new audiences fo...

Arts council of Great Britain

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