Dates
1660
What is Theaters reopened, popular plays were preformed again, and there was a demand for new dramatist.
What is "The Man Of Mode?"
Wrote "The Man of Mode"
Who is George Etherege?
The first Great restoration actor. Preform in Nicholas Rowe's "Hamlet"
Thomas Betterton
The term used to describe the two official Theaters
What is Legitimate?
1600-1685
When was the reign of King Charles II
Harry Horner has a "disease" that is used to help him gain attention. He ruins marriages. DAILY DOUBLE
What is "The Country Wife?"
Wrote "The Country Wife"
Who is William Wycherley?
Actress. Preformed as a tragic actress
Elizabeth Barry
Two Famous Restoration Theaters. The only 2 theaters with official Sanction
Drury Lane and Lincoln Inn Fields
King Charles I was beheaded
Mirabell and Millamant try to find ways to marry, whilst keeping both of their inheritance
What is "The Way of The world?"
Wrote "The Way of the World"
Who is William Congreve?
England's Greatest Actor. Also a playwright and theater manager
David Garrick
What were the theaters in the 1700's primarily lit with? DAILY DOUBLE
Candles
1660 pt. 2
Women were finally allowed on stage in England. End of commonwealth
Sisters, Helena and Florinda go looking for love. Written By a woman
What is "The Rover?"
Wrote "The Rover"
Who is Aphra Ben
English Actress: DAILY DOUBLE
Anne Bracegirdle
VOCAB: Raked
Sloped Upward away from viewers. Upstage and Downstage
Comedic Actress. Restoration darling- one of the kings stable
Nell Gwynn
What is restoration drama all about?
Comedy, Marriage, and the game of Love