"Based on Mda's experience in Southern Africa, the book shows how drama and theatre can be used effectively in social development. Mda argues, that communication should be democratized, that it should increase participation and promote equity and self-reliance. If theatre is to play a role in the development concerns faced by communities, a carefully thought-out method of combining intervention and participation is needed to provide a genuine two-way communication to revitalize cultural expression." (Mothers & Children, 2/1994, page 8)