Elizabethan Theatres: 20 Important Resources

Elizabethan Theatres: 20 Important Resources

Elizabethan Theatres The Elizabethan era (1558–1603) witnessed the emergence of the first permanent theatre buildings in England. Notable among these was “The Theatre,” built in 1576 by James Burbage. These buildings were typically constructed with timbre, featured thatched roofs, and incorporated an open-air ‘pit’ or…

Realism: 20 Helpful Theatre Resources for Students

Realism: 20 Helpful Theatre Resources for Students

Realism as a theatre movement emerged in Europe in the latter part of the 19th century. As a genuine theatre style, realism was a reaction against romanticism and the sensationalism of melodrama which dominated the stages of Europe and America for much of the 1800s. The realistic movement continues to influence theatre to this day.