Transcript Restoration-1600’s to 1800’s

Restoration Period-1600’s to
1800’s
Edgar Mannheimer
1660-Enlish monarchy
is restored and plays
1616-Shakespeare are brought back
dies
1642-Theatres
in England are
Closed by the
church who
took over from
the English
monarchy
Racine- wrote classic
tragedies inspired by
greeks and romans
Aphra Behn is the first
proffesional female
playwrite
1741-David
Garrick makes
his debut as
Richard 111
1773-British playwrite Oliver
Goldsmith opposed the usual
sentimental comedy and
replaced it with a more real,
humorous laughing comedy
Characteristics
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Mostly comedy - in the 1600’s manner comedy
They were ironies of social classes etc.
Moliere wrote comedies inspired by comedia dell’arte
David Garrick is considered the best actor of the
1700’s
In America colonies theatre started to evolve in the
early and mid 1700’s
Laughing comedy was established in late 1700’s
Laughing comedy was a more raw, real comedy.
Theatre Developments
 The women wore very big, elaborate
dresses.
 The men wore tight stockings and big
jackets.
 Often very big casts.
 Lots of music on stage.
 Elaborate usage of the set.
 Even had flying machines
Notable Actors/Actresses and Playwrites
David Garrick – The most famous
actor of the 1700’s.
Carlo Gozzi – An Italian Playwrite of
The 1700’s.
Aphra Behn – The first female
Playwrite.
Questions for Review
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When was theatre restored in England?
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Who was David Garrick?
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What did the Women usually wear?
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What was ”laughing comedy?”