Medieval Theatricals from Churches to Merchant and Craft Guilds
The Christian church banned Roman theatricals, introduced liturgical drama into its services years later, and eventually permitted guilds to manage them.
Jan 13, 2011
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Kathleen Airdrie
Medieval Sacred Drama - the Mystery Plays of England
The great cycles of mystery plays, usually performed at the Feast of Corpus Christi, told the story of mankind from the Creation to the Day of Judgment.
May 16, 2010
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Robin Haig
Chester Mystery Plays in Toronto, Canada
Medieval and renaissance players will present The Chester Cycle at the University of Toronto, May 21 to 24, 2010.
Dec 21, 2009
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Kathleen Airdrie
Roman Coliseum Spectacles Banned by Church
Roman coliseum events, which had become brutal spectacles of human suffering, were banned by the Christian church that eventually initiated revival of performance drama.
Oct 6, 2009
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Kathleen Airdrie
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