Pre-Elizabethan Drama Explained | Miracle, Mystery, Morality Plays & Interludes | English Theatres

Описание: Pre-Elizabethan Drama refers to the early phase of English drama that existed before the rise of Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. This period shaped the foundation of English theatre through religious, moral, and classical influences. The drama of this age emerged from church rituals and gradually moved towards secular stages, giving birth to Miracle Plays, Mystery Plays, Morality Plays, and Interludes.

These dramas were performed in open spaces, town squares, and churchyards, often by craft guilds and travelling actors. They focused on biblical stories, saints’ lives, moral lessons, and social satire. Pre-Elizabethan Drama paved the way for the later brilliance of Elizabethan playwrights like Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Ben Jonson, by establishing structure, performance style, and dramatic purpose.

Use this video to understand how early English drama evolved, its themes, its forms, and its lasting influence on the history of theatres
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