Renaissance Theatre

The Challenges to Staging Doctor Faustus »

Renaissance Theatre

Playwrights and performers developed new forms of theatrical offerings, such as the improvisational Commedia dell'arte from Italy where the cultural movement began. Italian interpretations of classical drama influenced French theatre, and by the 16th century the movement expedited by the movable type invention, spread across Europe. The Elizabethan era is most closely associated with the English Renaissance, with the emergence of playwrights Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare and others.

Leading Contributors

Latest articles in Renaissance Theatre

The Challenges to Staging Doctor Faustus

This article explores the challenge presented in staging Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus.

May 16, 2012 – Stetson Thacker

Doctor Faustus - The Rose Theatre, Bankside. Review

Doctor Faustus performed at the Rose Theatre over four-hundred-and-twenty years after its first showing at the same venue. Does it survive the test of time?

Jun 15, 2011 – Tom Ward-Thomas

Isabella and Francesco Andreini of Commedia dell'Arte Gelosi

Isabella Andreini, playwright and prima donna, and comic Francesco Andreini performed with commedia dell'arte's foremost company, the Gelosi.

Nov 1, 2010 – Kathleen Airdrie

Puritans, Politicians and Renaissance Theatre

Thriving theatres and performers treated with suspicion survived during the lifetime of Queen Elizabeth I, but later went into decline under pressure.

Nov 1, 2009 – Kathleen Airdrie

16th Century London Theatrical Venues

Queen Elizabeth fully supported the theatre but the London politicians did not, so traditional venues were utilized by acting companies.

Sep 3, 2009 – Kathleen Airdrie

Subscribe to feed

1 2 Next