Protest Theatre

What was the main purpose of protest theatre in Apartheid South Africa?

• To entertain audiences with comedic performances.
• To promote government propaganda and support Apartheid.

• To provide a platform for international artists to showcase their work.
• To raise awareness and mobilize resistance against Apartheid.

The intention of Protest Theatre was to...

• Educate and change society by highlighting social problems, political abuse and injustice.

• Give South Africans an opportunity to showcase their talent

• To entertain audiences with traditional stories and folklore

• Reinforce the policies of the government using a creative medium.

Developing a play through the collaboration and improvisation of a cast of actors is called....

What was the play Woza Albert! mainly about?

• A love story set in rural South Africa

• The return of Jesus during Apartheid and how it exposes the injustices of the system

• A comedy about everyday life in Johannesburg

• A musical celebrating South African traditional dance

In Protest Theatre, the sets, props and costumes are...

Do you think Protest Theatre made a difference in South Africa's struggle against Apartheid? Explain your answer.