Reflections on Revival in Theatre, Film and the Creative Economy

About this book

Reflections on Revival in Theatre, Film and the Creative Economy by Prof. Dickson Mwansa considers the place of theatre and film within a broader creative economy and asks what meaningful revival can look like for the arts. The book is relevant to actors, writers, filmmakers, theatre practitioners, students, arts administrators, policymakers and anyone interested in how creative work connects with employment, cultural expression and national development. Its focus goes beyond performance as entertainment by treating theatre and film as part of an ecosystem that includes training, production, audiences, institutions, investment and the livelihoods of creative professionals. Through reflection on revival, the book invites readers to consider what has been lost, what remains strong and what conditions are needed for creative sectors to grow. It is a useful locally authored contribution to conversations about African cultural industries and the practical future of theatre and film.