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Styles

 by Justin Cash

 by Justin Cash · Published · Last modified January 26, 2021

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...

History

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 by Justin Cash · Published · Last modified January 20, 2021

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...

Styles

 by Justin Cash

 by Justin Cash · Published · Last modified January 20, 2021

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...

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