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TIMELINE ABOUT THE THEATER IN ENGLAND - Coggle Diagram
TIMELINE ABOUT THE THEATER IN ENGLAND
Medieval Theater (10th century)
Renaissance and Elizabethan Theater (16th century)
XVII Century
XVIII Century
Victorian Theater (19th century)
XX Century
XXI Century
Today, theater in England remains a fundamental part of cultural life.
London's West End is known worldwide for its large-scale stage productions and musicals.
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Theater in England continued to be vibrant and diverse, with the emergence of new currents and theatrical movements.
Theaters dedicated to promoting contemporary plays were established, and experimental theater gained popularity.
The theater experienced a period of splendor during the Victorian era.
Impressive theaters were built in London and other cities. Authors like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw stood out at this time.
The theater established itself as a popular form of entertainment in English society.
A wide variety of plays were presented, from classical tragedies to sitcoms.
Civil War (1642-1660)
With the outbreak of the English Civil War, the theaters were closed by the Puritan Parliament due to their perceived immorality.
Restoration and Restoration Theater (1660-1700)
After the Restoration of the monarchy with the return of Carlos II, the theaters were reopened and the Restoration theater flourished.
Works from this era were known for their sexual license, social satire, and sentimental comedies.
This was the golden age of theater in England.
Public theaters were built in London, such as "The Theater" and "The Rose".
Prominent playwrights of this era include William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and Thomas Kyd.
The theaters of the time attracted audiences from different social classes, and the plays dealt with various themes, from tragedy to comedy.
In the Middle Ages, "mysteries" and "miracles" developed, religious works performed by guilds and parishes.
These theatrical performances had a didactic and moral purpose and were carried out in squares and open spaces.