The renaissance period in England. Art and literature, development of drama. Dynasties, kings and queens.
actors of Earl Leicaster, Earl of Warwick and Earl of Southampton and queen
Elizabeths actors. It was forbidden to give performances on Sunday (church day),
pubs were also closed. At first shown in inyards. In 1576 the first playhouse was built
in London called "The Theatre". In 1599 another was built called "The Globe".
Shakespeares tragedies were performed there. Original has burnt down. Nowadays
there is new "The Globe". Stage in the middle, audience surrounded it. Theatre house
had balkony, mad use of it. No curtins. Got light from sun or candles, torches. Many
burnt down.
Almost none scenery and decorations. Audience was informed with signs where was
written where the action took place. Action was very quick, continoius. Actors were
men and boys.
Drama was divided into tragedy and comedy. First one swere imitations of ancient
Roman tragedies and comedies. The first playwrights were men of academic learning.
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