Gourt > Regional > Europe > United Kingdom > Arts and Entertainment > Performing Arts > Theatre (3)
- ''For other usages see Theatre (disambiguation)
Overview of theatre
"Drama" (literally translated, Action, from a verbal root meaning "I do") is that branch of theatre in which speech, either from written text (plays), or improvised is paramount. "Musical theatre" is a form of theatre combining music, songs, dance routines, and spoken dialogue. However, theatre is more than just what one sees on stage. Theatre involves an entire world behind the scenes that creates the costumes, sets and lighting to make the overall effect interesting. There is a particularly long tradition of political theatre, intended to educate audiences on contemporary issues and encourage social change. Various creeds, Catholicism for instance, have built upon the entertainment value of theatre and created (for example) passion plays, mystery plays and morality plays.
There is an enormous variety of philosophies, artistic processes, and theatrical approaches to creating plays and drama. Some are connected to political or spiritual ideologies, and some are based on purely "artistic" concerns. Some processes focus on a story, some on theatre as an event, some on theatre as a catalyst for social change. According to Aristotle's seminal theatrical critique Poetics, there are six elements necessary for theatre. They are Plot, Character, Idea, Language, Song, and Spectacle. The 17th-century Spanish writer Lope de Vega wrote that for theatre one needs "three boards, two actors, and one passion". Others notable for their contribution to theatrical philosophy are Konstantin Stanislavski, Antonin Artaud, Bertolt Brecht, Orson Welles, Peter Brook, Jerzy Grotowski.
More on [ Theatre ]
Drama :: Literature
Theatre :: Performing Arts
Europe :: Colleges and Departments
Theatre :: Arts and Entertainment
Followed by Mary Poppins, 101 Dalmations and Shrek the musical. Seriously? With all the great theatre out there this is the BEST they can do
lds627 (Larry Starkand) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:39:49 -0000
Followed by Mary Poppins, 101 Dalmations and Shrek the musical. Seriously? With all the great theatre out there this is the BEST they can do
Want some late Christmas presents? Win a huge replica Darksiders sword & home theatre worth over $7,000! Details here: http://bit.ly/6GrxTi
GameSpot_AU (GameSpot Australia) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:39:42 -0000
Want some late Christmas presents? Win a huge replica Darksiders sword & home theatre worth over $7,000! Details here: http://bit.ly/6GrxTi
#OnlyAHo
AmaDrama - Resource and information for anyone interested in Amateur Dramatics. Offering free services for Am Dram Groups.
Meta Description: [ A website full of resource and information for anyone interested in Amateur
Dramatics. Offering Free Services for Am Dram Groups... ]
British Touring Shakespeare Company - Professional touring summer Shakespeare company, playing in repertory at English country houses.
Meta Description: [ British Touring Shakespeare, a professional company performing the works of Shakespeare in the UK and abroad. ]
Dramaonline - On-line version of Drama Magazine, the journal of National Drama UK. Details of subscription fees, articles, links and contact details.
Dramaturgs Network - Promoting dramaturgy and the role of the dramaturg in British Theatre. Offers a forum for debate, exchange of knowledge, and ideas for working dramaturgs, including literary and production.
Earl Carpenter Concerts Ltd - Production company established to produce concert presentations within the musical theatre industry. Details of current and past shows, team members and booking information.
Meta Description: [ Earl Carpenter Concerts Limited is a production company established to produce concert presentations within the musical theatre industry. It combines the talents of prolific singers and creative teams from the West End and the established resources of orchestras. It currently produces projects wi... ]
Encore Theatre Magazine - A weekly online commentary and information resource on the rights and wrongs of British Theatre.
Meta Description: [ Encore Theatre Magazine is a weekly online commentary and information resource on the rights and wrongs of British Theatre. ]
Fringe Report - Awards, reports, articles, reviews and how to do a show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Laurence Olivier Awards - Awards presented each year by the Society of London Theatre. Background information, nominations plus winners and nominees for every year of the awards.
Meta Description: [ The Official London Theatre Guide website containing news, features, interviews and listings for all the Society's members in the West End and London | ]
Michael Chekhov Centre UK - Charitable organisation which runs courses and forums for UK based Chekhov theatre groups. Including forums, photos and movies.
National Operatic and Dramatic Association - Representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. Profile, services, membership information and advice on starting a group.
Meta Description: [ The National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) is the major representative body for amateur theatre in the UK. ]
Playbills from Edinburgh?s Theatre Royal - A database of 240 playbills, which were used to advertise performances and events at the start of the 19th century. From the collection of the National Library of Scotland.
Pope, Michael - Actor/theatre director. Includes credits, photos, voice demos and contact details.
Meta Description: [ The personal site of British Actor and Theatrical Director Michael Pope. ]
Robert Gooch - Specialist performing arts photographer with a theatrical lighting background. Portfolio and commissioning details.
Meta Description: [ Performing Arts Photographer and Lighting Designer, London based, Portfolio, contact info, ]
Stage Beauty - Edwardian stage and music hall. Theatres, plays, programmes and a gallery of the female stage stars.
Meta Description: [ Stage Beauty - a website dedicated to the female stars of the Edwardian Stage and Music Hall ]
Stratfordians: A Dictionary of the RSC - A dictionary of the Royal Shakespeare Company, including entries on actors, directors, designers, plays and theatres. With alphabetical and category index.
Meta Description: [ A Dictionary of the RSC, with entries on actors, directors, designers, plays and theatres ]
The British Theatre Guide - News, reviews, interviews and feature articles on all aspects of theatre including amateur, student, youth, London and regional shows.
The Grace Project - Performing arts school with classes in voice, speech, movement, singing and poetry. Details of fees, courses and the faculty.
Meta Description: [ The Grace Project Creative (the 'Performing arts school') is a full and part time professional Christian based creative arts training course! ]
The Society for Theatre Research - For all those interested in the history and technique of the British theatre. Information on publications, lectures, journal, annual festival, research grants and resources.
Theatre Royal Hyde - Registered charity with the aim of purchasing, restoring and re-opening the Theatre Royal in Hyde, Manchester.
Meta Description: [ Theatre Royal Hyde is a registered charity with the aim of purchasing, restoring and re-opening the Theatre Royal in Hyde, Manchester. Follow the progress and learn about the theatre through this website. ]
Theatre/Sylvia Milne - Links to sites about theatres and drama.
Meta Description: [ Theatre and Theatres: Compiled by Sylvia Milne, Retired Librarian. Former editor of Chesweb: the Chester College Subject Tree ]
theatredigz.com - Aimed at touring professionals within the entertainment industry: local information, maps and pictures of properties.
Meta Description: [ Theatredigz makes finding theatre accommodation in the UK easy for touring theatre companies. ]
TheatreNet.com - Theatre news and gossip, directory of links and special offers for club members..
Meta Description: [ The premier UK theatre web site with news, info and special offers. ]
Theatrical Management Association (TMA) - Industry body and main support network for theatre managers in the UK. Members include repertory, producing theatres, arts centres and touring venues.
Meta Description: [ TMA, founded in 1894 by Sir Henry Irving, is the pre-eminent UK wide organisation dedicated to providing a professional support network for the performing arts industry. Its members include repertory and producing theatres, arts centres and touring venues, major national companies and independent... ]
500
UK Theatre Web - Information on performing arts covering both both amateur and professional activities. What's on, notices, newsfeeds and reviews.
| James McAvoy at stage door | |
| Next Video | |
