A close scrutiny of how theatre companies operate is an often neglected aspect of theatre life in Africa, yet, as companies profiled here grapple with the issues of 'creativity and collaboration' much is revealed about the way theatre companies across the continent face the challenges of financial constraints, the political complications of sponsorship and funding, the need for creative or intellectual freedoms, the intricacies of contracts and the crucial decisions about venues and audiences. James Gibbs teaches at the University of the West of England. The contributors include: James Gibbs, Dexter Lyndersay, Foluke Ogunleye, Siri Lange, Ally Mkumbila, Bracco Chitosa, Manfred Loimeir, Lucy Richardson, Christine Matzke, Victor S. Dugga, Patrick-Jude Oteh, Basil Jones, Michael Walling, British Council, Jos Repertory Theatre.