Ancient Greece
The Golden Age of Athens and the development of western theatre is most associated with this century.
5th c. BCE
Cardinal Richelieu was largely responsible for the creation of this authoritative council that promoted neoclassicism.
the Académie française
This is the total number of plays that each tragedian submitted at the City Dionysia.
4
(3 tragedies + 1 satyr play)
During his reign, women were permitted to perform on the public English stage for the first time since the Middle Ages.
Charles II
These chanting oaths spoken in response to storytellers led to the development of tragedy.
dithyrambs
In ancient Rome, theatrical performances were regulated as part of these state-sponsored public games.
ludi