Derek Walcott and West Indian Drama

Written at Derek Walcott's suggestion, and based on interviews with the playwright, this is a detailed study of a post-colonial theatre company and the problems of creating "serious" theatre in the former colonies.

The book shows how Walcott strove to create a world class theatre ensemble in the West Indies, and traces his life and career in West Indian theatre and the history of the Trinidad Theatre Workshop.

Beginning with an actors' studio and the vision of a West Indian theatre company of international standards with its own style of acting, Derek Walcott developed the most important theatre company in the West Indies.

This study discusses the company's productions.