Theatre and Media for Social Change in Malawi (1) (Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies)

Synopsis

Theatre and Media for Social Change in Malawi examines contemporary participatory theatre and media as instruments for social transformation across multiple domains, including education, prisoner rehabilitation, gender equality, mental health support and climate action.This book explores contemporary Malawian practices combining research-based, NGO-led and community-driven theatre and media initiatives for social change. It embraces a broad definition of theatre—including development theatre, participatory art, community and prison theatre, street performances, folk media and dance—alongside various media formats from edutainment to digital platforms. Contributors analyse applications across health, gender, education, environment, community development, migration, disaster response and governance through scholarly articles, case studies and reflections, all examining how these creative approaches drive social transformation in Malawian communities.This collection will particularly appeal to students and researchers in Theatre and Media Studies, especially those specialising in Theatre for Development, Edutainment, Digital Media, Development Communication, Participatory Research Methodologies, Disability Theatre and Arts-Based Activism.

Copyright:

2026

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

218 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040672655

Related ISBNs:

9781041090953, 9781040570524, 9781003648437

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

11/14/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Zindaba Chisiza

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Social Studies, Drama, Plays and Theater

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Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Zindaba Chisiza