Jacobean Theatre

The Elizabethan and Jacobean Era have a few similarities and differences. The Elizabethan Era was named after the queen of England, Queen Elizabeth I. The English Renaissance is also known as the Elizabethan period because the major political figure during this time was Queen Elizabeth I. The Jacobean theatre was named after the king of Scotland, King James VI who also became King James I of England shortly after Queen Elizabeth died. When Elizabeth had died, James continued to succeed her. The Elizabethan era influenced the Jacobean era so there are more similarities then there are differences. Literature and theater were popular during these two periods. How life was in the real world was the same way plays were acted. Since the Elizabethan

For example, the entire play would either be mystery or morality that led only to a religious theme. The plays written were about social life and religious problems. The Elizabethan theatre based their plays on history, comedies, and violence. The characteristics of this period were greed, murder, and a mix of beauty and romance. Some of the famous playwrights during the Elizabethan period are; William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Francis Fletcher, Thomas Middleton, and Thomas Kyd. Acting conventions were evidence against realism and speech lacked it as well in Elizabethan acting. Elizabethan private theatres were indoor spaces, lit by candles and high windows. They were open to the public, though, they were more expensive to attend then the outdoor public theatres. People were poor were excluded only because they could not afford it the admission to get inside. Indoor performances were much more popular then the outdoor performances. Although theaters were very dirty and loud, it still attracted a large audience of about 3,000 people. Performances were performed during the afternoons and lasted for about three hours without intermission. During the Elizabethan period, actors had to explain what they were doing because there were no stage designs or