“Boeiend [toont] Toneel en Maatschappij in Afrika de eigenheid van een van het Westen afwijkende ontwikkeling aan.” Annie Romein-Verschoor , Vrij Nederland

“Helderheid is het eerste wat opvalt.” Margaretha Ferguson , Het Vaderland

“Uncommon gift for dealing simply and tersely with complicated matters… the best thematic initiation to African drama in existence.” Research in African Literatures

“This book is a solid and elegant presentation of the state of African theatre today.” The African Book Publishing Record

“Schipper’s well-written treatise will help greatly in promoting understanding of both domestic theatrical art and its purpose.” Rand Daily Mail

“Well-researched and thoughtfully presented.” The Natal Witness

“Bien documentée et d’une lecture captivante.” Cultures et développement