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History of theatre 1837–1901: Victorian theatre The technological breakthroughs of the industrial revolution had an impact on theatre in the form of electric lighting and the use of machinery to create visual and audio spectacles. The theatre became a popular pastime for the middle classes in the 19th century. Pantomime, Vaudeville, melodramas
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British Theatre and Performance chronicles the history and development of theatre from the Roman era to the present day. As the most public of arts, theatre constantly interacts with...
most thorough and accurate assessment of theatre history available and includes contemporary milestones in theatre history.
Oct 15, 1995 · Theatre history timeline of major events from the birthplace of theatre through decades of Roman & Elizabethan to the emergence and development of the West End to Broadway history and its Golden Age through to today.
interpretation of theatre history is informed by contemporary scholarship. This edition opens with, “Theatre: Its Origins and Its History”, which establishes a contemporary context for the study of theatre. Biographical sketches in each chapter bring theatre history to life through the stories of the people who lived that history ...
Cover Table of Contents. The Origins of Theatre. Theatre and Drama in Ancient Greece. Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine Theatre. European Theatre in the Middle Ages. English Theatre to 1642. Italian Theatre to 1700. French Theatre to 1700. The Theatre of Spain and New Spain to 1700.
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The history of theatre charts the development of theatre over the past 2,500 years. While performative elements are present in every society, it is customary to acknowledge a distinction between theatre as an art form and entertainment, and theatrical or performative elements in other activities.
