THEA-UT 510 Study Guide - Richard Burbage, James Burbage, Thomas Kyd

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House of tudor in power, strong central gov, religious conflicts. Thomas kyd, john lyly (pastoral comedy, fairy tales), robert green (pastoral/romantic comedies, resourceful heroines), christopher marlowe. Thomas kyd (university wit) the spanish tragedy, most popular drama in 1500"s. Christopher marlowe best verse, story, structure. wrote dr. faustus, jew of malta, edward ii. Inn yards similar to corrales, raised platforms with balconies for viewing. Bear baiting rings place for animal sports in london, tormenting bulls and bears. James burbage carpenter, built the theatre, curtain theatre, blackfriar"s theatre. Richard burbage son of james, first leading english actor, ex. The theatre, 1576 built by james burbage, first permanent theatre in england, built outside city boundaries because mayor of london forbad it. De witt sketch only illustration of an elizabethan theatre, the swan. The swan, 1594 platform playing space, only drawn theatre. The globe, 1599 rebuilt after burning down, built by richard and cuthbert burbage, associated with.

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