1. Restoration Period-1600’s to 1800’s Edgar Mannheimer

2. 1616-Shakespeare dies 1642-Theatres in England are Closed by the church who took over from the English monarchy 1660-Enlish monarchy is restored and plays are brought back Aphra Behn is the first proffesional female playwrite 1741-David Garrick makes his debut as Richard 111 1773-British playwrite Oliver Goldsmith opposed the usual sentimental comedy and replaced it with a more real, humorous laughing comedy Racine- wrote classic tragedies inspired by greeks and romans

3. Characteristics Mostly comedy - in the 1600’s manner comedy Mostly comedy - in the 1600’s manner comedy They were ironies of social classes etc. They were ironies of social classes etc. Moliere wrote comedies inspired by comedia dell’arte Moliere wrote comedies inspired by comedia dell’arte David Garrick is considered the best actor of the 1700’s David Garrick is considered the best actor of the 1700’s In America colonies theatre started to evolve in the early and mid 1700’s In America colonies theatre started to evolve in the early and mid 1700’s Laughing comedy was established in late 1700’s Laughing comedy was established in late 1700’s Laughing comedy was a more raw, real comedy. Laughing comedy was a more raw, real comedy.

4. Theatre Developments The women wore very big, elaborate dresses. The women wore very big, elaborate dresses. The men wore tight stockings and big jackets. The men wore tight stockings and big jackets. Often very big casts. Often very big casts. Lots of music on stage. Lots of music on stage. Elaborate usage of the set. Elaborate usage of the set. Even had flying machines Even had flying machines

5. Notable Actors/Actresses and Playwrites Notable Actors/Actresses and Playwrites David Garrick – The most famous actor of the 1700’s. Carlo Gozzi – An Italian Playwrite of The 1700’s. Aphra Behn – The first female Playwrite.

6. Questions for Review When was theatre restored in England? When was theatre restored in England? Who was David Garrick? Who was David Garrick? What did the Women usually wear? What did the Women usually wear? What was ”laughing comedy?” What was ”laughing comedy?”