Lynette Goddard focuses on how the play articulates the narratives of migration that prompted many West Indians to uproot from their homes on the islands and move to the England in the postwar era.
This book examines the socio-political and theatrical conditions that heralded the shift from the margins to the mainstream for black British Writers, through analysis of the social issues portrayed in plays by Kwame Kwei-Armah, debbie tucker green, Roy Williams, and Bola Agbaje.
Focusing on the evolution of black British women's theater since the late 20th century, this work delves into contemporary performance theory to examine significant themes. It provides in-depth textual analyses and production insights into various plays, performance poetry, and live art created by influential practitioners, highlighting their contributions to the cultural landscape.