International records / OpenAlex research

‘Meet us at the other side of the river’: performance venue and community education among migrant fishermen in Nigeria

The site of the performance is largely a cultural expression defining the physical surroundings and conditions in which the audience and performers interact. Similarly, the character of the theatrical occasion is often shaped by the place designated for the event. In contemporary practice and discourse, the concept of theatre has widened, giving rise to flexible spaces and fluctuating perceptions of performance venue. In response to the exigencies of the times, theatre moves away from its traditional sites and places in search of ‘audience’ with the people. As a viable medium for community edu…