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What is a characteristic of postdramatic theatre?
Theatre developments in the Netherlands since the 1960s have been influenced by international changes.
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What is the main difference between epic and drama in theatre?
Epic theatre focuses on storytelling, while drama focuses on the emotional experience of the audience.
In postdramatic theatre, the _______________ is used as a place of senses.
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Match the following theatre developments with their characteristic:
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The Flemish Waves movement is a characteristic of Dutch theatre history.
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What is the main consequence of the shift from drama to postdramatic theatre for theory?
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What is a characteristic of the postmodern theatre developments?
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What was the focus of theatre in the 1960s?
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The post-1945 period saw a strong connection between society and theatre.
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What was established in 1871 in the Netherlands?
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The beginning of the subsidy system in the Netherlands was in _______________.
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Match the following developments with their corresponding time periods:
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What was the motivation behind the wish for change in the Dutch theatre scene in the 1960s?
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Theatre developments in the Netherlands in the 1960s were characterized by a focus on traditional theatre forms.
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What was the name of the theatre company founded in 1965 in the Netherlands?
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The term used to describe the theatre developments in the postmodern world is ______________________.
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Match the following theatre companies with their characteristics:
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What was the result of the economic crisis in the 1980s on artistic developments in the Netherlands?
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What was the characteristic of the Flemish Waves in the 1980s?
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The postdramatic theatre is characterized by a focus on the script and the playwright.
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Study Notes
Theatre Developments in the Netherlands
1960s: Revolt and Change
- 1965: Founding of Mickery, a theatre company that symbolized the revolt against traditional theatre
- 1966: Marga Klompé, a key figure in the Dutch theatre scene, contributed to the developments in the 1960s
- The 1960s marked a turning point in Dutch theatre, with a growing need for change and innovation
1970s: Consequences of the Revolt
- The 1970s saw the consequences of the revolt in the 1960s, with a focus on experimental and interdisciplinary theatre
- Werkteater, Baal, and Theatergroep Persona were influential companies that emerged during this period
- These companies are still successful in the Netherlands today, as their ideas have become internalized in the Dutch system
Post-1960s Developments
1970s-1980s: Continuation and Economic Crisis
- The 1970s saw a continuation of the developments that started in the 1960s
- The 1980s were marked by an economic crisis, which influenced artistic developments
- During this period, directors with strong signatures emerged, and the rise of postmodern theatre began
Postdramatic Theatre
- Postdramatic theatre is characterized by the rejection of traditional dramatic structures and the emphasis on visual and musical elements
- Hans-Thies Lehmann's book "Postdramatic Theatre" is a key reference for this concept
- Postdramatic theatre is marked by a shift from text-based theatre to a more interdisciplinary and experimental approach
Flemish Waves and International Context
- The Flemish Waves were a series of innovations in theatre that emerged in the 1980s, influenced by international developments
- These innovations led to a shift towards postdramatic theatre, characterized by a focus on visual and musical elements
- The Flemish Waves were influenced by international developments, and in turn, influenced the development of theatre in the Netherlands
Historical and Theoretical Developments
- The 1960s marked a turning point in theatre history, with a shift from epic and drama to more experimental and interdisciplinary approaches
- The role of drama as text changed, and the importance of visual dramaturgy and musicalization increased
- The role of space, time, body, and media also shifted, with a focus on extreme spaces, play with experience of time, and the use of the body as a place of senses
Questions and Reflections
- What happened in theatre from the 1960s to now?
- What were the consequences of the shift towards postdramatic theatre?
- How did the role of drama as text change, and what was the impact on theory?
- What are the basic principles of postdramatic theatre?
- How did the 1960s and 1970s influence the development of theatre in the Netherlands?
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This quiz covers the major developments in Dutch theatre history from the 1960s onwards, including the foundation of Mickery in 1965 and other significant events.
