Theatre Flashcards
What century did Gilbert and Sullivan write comic operas?
19th Century
Who wrote “The Mousetrap”?
Dame Agatha Christie
What is the Edinburgh Festival?
A series
of different arts and cultural festivals
Which show has the longest initial run of any show in history?
The Mousetrap
Name 3 popular Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas
HMS Pinafore
The Pirates of Penzance
The Mikado
What type of roles is Lord Olivier best remembered for?
His roles in various
Shakespeare plays
What are the Laurence Olivier Awards?
Awards that recognise excellence in professional theatre
When is the Edinburgh Festival?
In Summer
What traditional characters are you likely to see in a pantomime?
The Dame - a woman played by a man
A pantomime horse/cow - played by two actors in the same costume
Which famous British actor has given his name to Awards that recognise excellence in professional theatre?
Sir (later Lord) Laurence Olivier
What is the “Mousetrap”?
A murder-mystery play
What is the biggest/best known event of the Edinburg Festival?
The Fringe
Who wrote the music to the Phantom of the Opera?
Andrew Lloyd Webber
What is “The Fringe” in Edinburgh?
An Ediburgh Festival event
that showcases:
theatre
comedy performances
experimental work
Who wrote the music to Cats?
Andrew Lloyd Webber
When did the Mousetrap first start showing?
20th Century
1952
The Mousetrap is staged for the first time in the West-End
Who did Andrew Lloyd Weber collaborate with when writing Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita?
Tim Rice
is an English lyricist and author
What are pantomimes?
Light-hearted plays
with music
and comedy
produced around Christmas time
What is “Theatreland”?
London’s West End
is known as Theatreland
What are Gilbert and Sullivan renowned for?
Comic Operas
