Jacobean theatre and Thomas Middleton Flashcards
Who was the King of England during this period of English History?
James 1st
What was society like during this period of history?
Dark, corrupt
Because society had become darker what happened to theatre goers interests?
They had desires for stronger themes that dealt with a darker side of mankind
Give an example of a playwright and some plays that became darker during this time in theatre history.
William Shakespeare, Othello and King Lear
What was the type of audience that would visit theatres during the Jacobean era?
Middle class, intelligent, educated people
Why did the audience enjoy the theatre?
They enjoyed the darkness of the new genre
Give 3 examples of playwrights that explored darker themes within their work.
Thomas Middleton, John Webster and Ben Jonson
When did the puritans close the theatres?
1640s
What’s the name of the two rival theatre companies of this era?
Kings men( were lord chamberlains men) and the princes men( were the admirals)
What was the duration of the Blackfriars theatre?
1599 - 1642
What was the main play that was performed at the Blackfriars theatre?
The duchess of malfi
What company worked at the Blackfriars theatre?
The kings men
What side of the river was the Blackfriars theatre on?
The north
Where was the revengers tragedy originally performed?
The globe
Who was the revengers tragedy originally accredited to?
Tourner
