Shakespeare through the Ages

17 th century: Restoration : theatres were closed by the Puritans 1660:during the restauration of the monarchy theaters were reopened New style of Drama and many new plays were written Shakespeare plays were adapted by other playwrights His work wasn’t by far as known as today

18 th century: became the most popular dramatist in England More relaxed and realistic way of speaking his lines Wide audiences came to see his plays Some performances used the original text but the most were adapted 1769: David Garrick organized a “Shakespeare Jubilee” (he adapted some plays of Shakespeare)

19 th century: Became popular in the whole world Trend to his original texts and accuracy to the historical facts in the plays Very realistic sets and extra scenes for the audience

20 th century: Early 20 th century - original lines - trend to little scenery Later 20 th century - experimental ways of playing and understanding Shakespeare - translation in many other languages - inspiration for movies, art etc. - studied by millions of experts, schools and universities

21th century His works became really important and relevant for education Shakespeares works are played all over the world