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The Elizabethan theatre

Medieval Theater Influnce

  • Use of allegorical characters and situations.
  • Scenes featuring vivid caricature and realistic comedy.
  • Combination of comedy and tragedy.
  • Concept of man's place in an ordered universe.
  • Emphasis on changeability of fortune and influence of the stars.
  • Avoidance of Aristotle's three unities of action, place, and time.

Classical Influences

  • Italian commedia dell'arte performances in England.
  • Influence of Niccolò Machiavelli's works depicting horrors, crimes, vices, and corruption.
  • Greek theater's nationalistic celebration of English history.
  • Adoption of Seneca's division of plays into five acts and use of revenge.
  • Rhetoric about conflicting emotions and passions.

Characteristics of Elizabethan Drama

  • Wide range of interests and vitality of language.
  • Drama as the primary art form.
  • Entertainment rooted in communal life.
  • Audience preference for listening rather than reading.
  • London as the city of entertainment.
  • Theaters flourishing in Southwark.

Establishment of The Theatre

  • Founded in 1576 by James Burbage.
  • First permanent theater in London.
  • Catered to the growing demand for theatrical performances.

Significance of The Theatre

  • Attracted prominent playwrights and actors, including William Shakespeare.
  • Hosted a variety of performances, including tragedies, comedies, and historical plays.
  • Played a crucial role in the development and popularization of English drama.

Closure and Transformation

  • Dispute over the lease of the land led to its closure in 1598.
  • The materials were used to construct the Globe Theatre in 1599.
  • The Theatre's legacy lives on as an important milestone in the history of theater.