Theatre History
Theatre History
Welcome to the world of theatre. Here you will find articles about the origins and evolution of the theatre, and social issues that affected its growth. You will discover struggles and triumphs of those who entertained with drama, comedy, and satire. You will also discover the entrepreneurs who built early theatres, and the patrons who supported the performers.
There are articles about Indigenous peoples' performances, the Athenians who presented the first known actor, and the Renaissance period that gave us Shakespeare and many more brilliant playwrights. There is information about the Restoration when once-forbidden venues were reopened, and the colorful Victorian era. There is much more to be written and learned about the history of the theatre.
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Restoration Theatre
- Women Take to the Stage in Restoration Theatre
- A Review of The City Madam by The Royal Shakespeare Company
- The Comedy of Manners and the Restoration Theatre
- Norman Holland's Interpretation of Wycherley's The Country Wife
- The Country Wife by William Wycherley – Plot Summary
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Kathleen has thirty years' freelance writing experience covering history, biographical profiles, environmental and social issues