James Aitchison
Biographic Data
| ID | 7501669 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James Aitchison |
| GIVEN NAMES | James |
| FAMILY NAME | Aitchison |
| SIGNATURE | AITCHISON J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Embodying ‘lightness’ in the New South Africa—the theatre of Ellis Pearson and Bheki Mkhwane 1993–2008
At the same time as democratic changes in South Africa were heralded as a transformation of the 'rainbow nation', a theatre duo was formed that would endure from 1993 through to 2008. Bheki Mkhwane and Ellis Pearson created a style of physical theatre that was unique, drawing from their respective training and experiences. Mkhwane brought the perspective of township theatre and Zulu traditional storytelling and performance forms, while Pearson co…
The playful theatre of Nicholas Ellenbogen. 1985–1990
This paper seeks to examine three theatre performances directed by Nicholas Ellenbogen in the mid- to late 1980s in the region of KwaZulu-Natal. Ellenbogen is credited with direction for all three productions, Kwamanzi, Horn of Sorrow and Raiders of the Lost Aardvark, and the subsequent scripting of Horn of Sorrow (Graver; 1999). An interview with Rolf Solberg (2003:95) reveals, however, that Ellenbogen sees his play making processes as collectiv…
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The playful theatre of Nicholas Ellenbogen. 1985–1990
This paper seeks to examine three theatre performances directed by Nicholas Ellenbogen in the mid- to late 1980s in the region of KwaZulu-Natal. Ellenbogen is credited with direction for all three productions, Kwamanzi, Horn of Sorrow and Raiders of the Lost Aardvark, and the subsequent scripting of Horn of Sorrow (Graver; 1999). An interview with Rolf Solberg (2003:95) reveals, however, that Ellenbogen sees his play making processes as collectiv…
Embodying ‘lightness’ in the New South Africa—the theatre of Ellis Pearson and Bheki Mkhwane 1993–2008
At the same time as democratic changes in South Africa were heralded as a transformation of the 'rainbow nation', a theatre duo was formed that would endure from 1993 through to 2008. Bheki Mkhwane and Ellis Pearson created a style of physical theatre that was unique, drawing from their respective training and experiences. Mkhwane brought the perspective of township theatre and Zulu traditional storytelling and performance forms, while Pearson co…
Computer Science (2 works) · History (2 works) · Theatre and Performance Studies (2 works) · Art (1 work) · Artificial Intelligence (1 work) · French horn (1 work) · Geography (1 work) · Lightness (1 work) · Literature (1 work) · Media, Communication, and Education (1 work)