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What was the first purpose-built permanent theatre established in London?
What was the first purpose-built permanent theatre established in London?
- The Fortune Playhouse
- The Rose Theatre (correct)
- The Swan Theatre
- The Globe Theatre
Who was the most celebrated playwright of the Elizabethan theatre period?
Who was the most celebrated playwright of the Elizabethan theatre period?
- Ben Jonson
- William Shakespeare (correct)
- Christopher Marlowe
- John Webster
What type of plays were performed by the first professional actors in Elizabethan theatre?
What type of plays were performed by the first professional actors in Elizabethan theatre?
- Historical plays with moral lessons
- Plays of blank verse with entertaining non-religious themes (correct)
- Tragedies with religious themes
- Comedies with political themes
What led to the establishment of permanent acting companies in Elizabethan theatre?
What led to the establishment of permanent acting companies in Elizabethan theatre?
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In which theatre were William Shakespeare's works performed?
In which theatre were William Shakespeare's works performed?
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Elizabethan Theatre
- The first purpose-built permanent theatre in London was established in 1576.
- Christopher Marlowe was the most celebrated playwright of the Elizabethan theatre period.
- The first professional actors in Elizabethan theatre performed plays that were primarily histories and comedies.
- The establishment of permanent acting companies in Elizabethan theatre was led by the need for a stable income and a desire for artistic control.
- The Theatre, a playhouse built in 1576, was where William Shakespeare's works were performed.
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