The living newspaper as a theatrical form began during the Russian Civil War where pro-Soviet newspapers were first read aloud, then later performed, to factory workers and illiterate soldiers in the Red Army. Soviet living…
The term actor audience relationship refers to the connection between performer and spectator during a live performance. But just how does an actor engage with the audience during a theatre performance and what factors affect the nature of this relationship?
An updated list of 300 words describing how a performer demonstrates energy in a live performance. Great for Drama students analysing theatre shows!
The key elements of Western drama began with Greek philosopher Aristotle. This is history’s first surviving example of dramatic theory. Here is a list of 30 essential elements for contemporary drama performances, defined with examples.
Symbolism was a movement in literature and the arts originating with a group of French poets in the late 19th century. Jean Moréas published The Symbolist Manifesto in 1886. As a conscious theatre movement, symbolism…
Epic theatre, the non-realistic theatre style which emerged in early 20th century Berlin with director Erwin Piscator and playwright and director Bertolt Brecht, produced epic theatre plays that were understandably different in structure and form…