Drama Flashcards
What patronage did Henry give drama? Did any nobles give too?
Own set of touring ‘Players’ for celebrations.
Percy and Norfolk- show influence and wealth- advertising.
Did patronage of the arts/ arts grow under Elizabeth?
Yes, Leicester- Dudley gave to many playwrights and poets in his house in London (the Strand) well known like James Burbage (actor) who owned travelling player company- patronage and protection.
When did the Queen give consent for Leicester to give authorised protection to Burbage as Vagrancy Las got tougher?
1570’s and this set a trend for other players to follow.
What did actors have to do from 1572 onwards?
Had to secure patronage of a baron of the realm or a person of a greater degree in order to gain a licence from the lord Chamberlain. Controlled what was performed. Elite usually followed monarch.
Who were the Lord Chamberlain Men? Where did the perform?
Included Shakespeare 1594. They were very influential, new words- developed language- pivotal of English culture. Language is arguably the most important part of culture and what one is recognised by. The Theatre.
When were the Earl of Lecicester’s Players?
1574
It developed despite criticisms from who?
Puritans
What was it like before Elizabeth?
Long tradition of drama, medieval miracle and morality were performed by armatures in English Centres like York and continued into Elizabeth until supressed.
What Humanist tradition did Grammar school’s perform?
Putting on plays in Latin.
POINT TO NOTE: HUMANISM WAS AN ADDING FACTOR IN SHAPING ALL BUT NOT THE MAIN SOURCE OF CHANGE?
The Court put on…
‘disgusting’ elaborate performances with dance and music. (Henry met Princess Mary).
After the Break From Rome to Elizabeth what developed and what aided it?
Increasing use of the printing press and noble patronage encouraged Elizabethan drama to develop (reach new hights)
Especially in Elizabethan times what influenced drama?
Growth of language/ vocabulary, Humanist emphasis on the study of classical Greek and Roman texts.
e.g. HUMANIST SCHOOLS DID PLAYS IN GREEK AND LATIN
How did History and Languages influence it?
History and languages encouraged home grown playwrights to produce own versions of classical stories or to rewrite E history for Tudor Propaganda machine.
Give evidence for development of drama in Elizabethan times and significance and popularity.
1576- first London Theatre- ‘Theatre’ was built an opened by James Burbage, then ‘Rose’ 1587. This allowed use of temporary stages and allowed more complex staging to be written-development. Shows importance in culture as it develops into a proper pastime with a designated place.
Give an overview of a structure of an Elizabethan theatre.
No roof, built in the round, usually had a pulley system to raise and lower actors, a trapdoor.
