Before one attempts to study the history of any specific theatre in England, it might be useful to gain some insight into the general history of all theatre in England leading up to the development of this theatre. In this lesson, an overview of this history is presented, including how theatre first arrived in Britain, and where it came from. Additional information on the subject matter of this lesson can be found in the following resources:
Baker, H. Barton. The London Stage: Its History and Traditions From 1576 to 1888. W. H. Allen & Co., London, 1889.
Burton, E. J. The British Theatre Its Repertory and Practice 1100 - 1900 AD. Herbert Jenkins, London, 1960.
Hume, Robert D. The London Theatre World 1660 - 1800. Southern Illinois University Press, London, 1980.
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