The manifestations of history in the Algerian theatre: the play Hannibal by al-Madani and the play Jugurtha by the past are examples

Abstract EN

The historical heritage is the true spirit of the nation, the source of its originality and the pulse of its active existence, the basic component of its identity, and the constant value from which it draws its successor, to present a new theatrical form based on the various forms of heritage expression, which reflect the reality of the people and its various social, political and religious issues.

the historical heritage in all its dimensions is considered by most Algerian playwrights to be the closest art to self-expression, because of the clear springs in which they find inspiration for their experiences and artistic aspirations.

it should be pointed out that the demand of Algerians to take advantage of the historical heritage was not only for technical reasons but to be used as a tool in many Algerian plays to resist French colonialism, which sought to eliminate Algerian history completely and therefore the problem of our research is centered on: what are the reasons for the use of historical heritage in the Algerian theater? what is its role in expressing the Algerian reality, especially in the French colonial era?