Problem Play Definitions and Resources
The problem play, or play of ideas, contains strong characterisation and topical social issues. The genre is typically thought to have reached its maturity with some of the works of...
Restoration Drama Student Resources
Restoration Drama commonly refers to plays performed in England in the late 17th century. Charles II restored the English throne in 1660, reigning until his death in 1685. Theatre historians...
Magical Realism Resources for the Theatre
Magical realism (sometimes referred to as magic realism) is a term first used in the art world by German critic Franz Roh (1925) and later in literature by Cuban author...