Theatre History Since Ancient Times

Posted by Kathleen Airdrie Sep 5, 2009

Are you interested in the acting profession as an observer or participant? Do you have questions about the origins of professional role playing? How did theatrical production evolve? Who were the promoters and patrons? Who were the strolling players and where did they perform? What people, organizations or events threatened the success of theatre in history?

Entertainment for Queen Victoria

Roman Coliseum Spectacles Banned by Church

Athens, Greece Dionysian Festivals

Roman Theatre and Early Comedies

Etruscan and Oscan Influence on Roman Culture

Comedie Francaise, Moliere, and King Louis XIV

Greek Theatre Development in Ancient Times

Blackfriars Theatre in Renaissance London

Restoration Theatre Companies in England

Adelaide Neilson of Yorkshire, England

Theatre and the Church of Scotland

Dublin Theatre Royal of Smock Alley

Restoration of Restoration Theatre in Dublin

Performer Catherine Clive of Drury Lane

Great Playwrights of Comic Drama in Athens

Sisters Fanny and Carlotta Addison

16th Century London Theatrical Venues

Drew and Barrymore Theatrical Family

Lionel Barrymore of Famous Theatrical Family

Ethel Barrymore First Lady of American Theatre

John Barrymore, The Great Profile