Genres and Styles

Fate Drama is otherwise known as ‘schicksaltragodie’ and became a popular theatrical genre in Germany in the early 19th century. Its key ingredient was the downfall of the protagonist as a result of destiny.

Tragedy, like comedy, first began in ancient Greece at play festivals in honour of the god Dionysus. The origin of the word has been disputed through the ages, but is probably from the Greek word…

Satire essentially means send-up. It is traditionally a form of comedy, but can sometimes be found at the heart of more serious drama. Satire will often ridicule an individual, but the target can also be…

Mime involves acting without words. It is usually a silent drama with a heavy reliance on the actor’s use of gesture and facial expression. The story is conveyed via body movement and simple props. Historically,…