Restoration theatre
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Restoration theatre was a vibrant period of English drama following the monarchy’s return in 1660, marked by witty comedies of manners, the introduction of professional actresses, and elaborate staging.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Restoration literature | 4 |
| English Restoration theatre | 2 |
| Restoration comedy | 2 |
| Restoration theatre canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Restoration theatre Context triple: [The Confederacy, movement, Restoration theatre]
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English Renaissance drama
English Renaissance drama is a period of theatrical writing in England, roughly from the late 16th to early 17th centuries, marked by playwrights like William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson and characterized by rich poetic language and complex exploration of human nature and politics.
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Elizabethan Baroque
Elizabethan Baroque is a lavish, highly ornamental Russian architectural style of the mid-18th century characterized by dynamic facades, rich stucco decoration, and vibrant colors, prominently used in imperial palaces and churches.
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English Baroque
English Baroque is a 17th- and early 18th-century architectural style in England, exemplified by Christopher Wren’s grand, dramatic church and civic designs that blend classical forms with ornate, dynamic detailing.
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Shakespearean tragedies
Shakespearean tragedies are a group of William Shakespeare’s plays—such as Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth—characterized by noble protagonists whose fatal flaws and dire circumstances lead to suffering and catastrophic, often deadly, outcomes.
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English Renaissance
The English Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement in England, roughly spanning the late 15th to early 17th centuries, marked by a flowering of literature, drama, and humanist thought exemplified by figures like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Restoration theatre Target entity description: Restoration theatre was a vibrant period of English drama following the monarchy’s return in 1660, marked by witty comedies of manners, the introduction of professional actresses, and elaborate staging.
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A.
English Renaissance drama
English Renaissance drama is a period of theatrical writing in England, roughly from the late 16th to early 17th centuries, marked by playwrights like William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Ben Jonson and characterized by rich poetic language and complex exploration of human nature and politics.
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B.
Elizabethan Baroque
Elizabethan Baroque is a lavish, highly ornamental Russian architectural style of the mid-18th century characterized by dynamic facades, rich stucco decoration, and vibrant colors, prominently used in imperial palaces and churches.
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C.
English Baroque
English Baroque is a 17th- and early 18th-century architectural style in England, exemplified by Christopher Wren’s grand, dramatic church and civic designs that blend classical forms with ornate, dynamic detailing.
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D.
Shakespearean tragedies
Shakespearean tragedies are a group of William Shakespeare’s plays—such as Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth—characterized by noble protagonists whose fatal flaws and dire circumstances lead to suffering and catastrophic, often deadly, outcomes.
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E.
English Renaissance
The English Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement in England, roughly spanning the late 15th to early 17th centuries, marked by a flowering of literature, drama, and humanist thought exemplified by figures like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historical era of English drama
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theatrical period ⓘ |
| country | England ⓘ |
| followedBy | 18th-century English theatre ⓘ |
| follows |
Caroline era theatre
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Interregnum theatre ban ⓘ |
| genre |
comedy of manners
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heroic tragedy ⓘ tragicomedy ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
audiences including both court and city spectators
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commercial, profit-driven theatre companies ⓘ emphasis on wit over plot complexity ⓘ focus on aristocratic society ⓘ frequent prologues and epilogues ⓘ star actor system ⓘ strong focus on urban life ⓘ use of rhymed couplets in heroic drama ⓘ use of stock character types such as the rake and the fop ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
18th-century sentimental comedy
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later English stage conventions ⓘ modern comedy of manners ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Restoration comedy
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Restoration tragedy ⓘ comedy of manners ⓘ heroic drama ⓘ |
| inception | Restoration of the monarchy in England ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainLocation |
London, England
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surface form:
London
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| notableActress |
Anne Bracegirdle
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Elizabeth Barry ⓘ Nell Gwyn ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
elaborate stage machinery
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indoor playhouses ⓘ introduction of breeches roles for women ⓘ moveable scenery ⓘ patent theatre system ⓘ professional actresses on the public stage ⓘ satire of upper-class manners ⓘ sexual frankness ⓘ use of footlights and candle lighting ⓘ use of proscenium arch stages ⓘ witty dialogue ⓘ |
| notablePlaywright |
Aphra Behn
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George Etherege ⓘ John Dryden ⓘ Thomas Otway ⓘ William Congreve ⓘ William Wycherley ⓘ |
| notableTheatreBuilding |
Dorset Garden Theatre
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Theatre Royal Drury Lane ⓘ
surface form:
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
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| notableTheatreCompany |
Duke’s Company
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surface form:
Duke's Company
King’s Company ⓘ
surface form:
King's Company
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| patron |
Charles II of England
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James II of England ⓘ |
| significantEvent | reopening of public theatres in London ⓘ |
| startTime | 1660 ⓘ |
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Subject: Restoration theatre Description of subject: Restoration theatre was a vibrant period of English drama following the monarchy’s return in 1660, marked by witty comedies of manners, the introduction of professional actresses, and elaborate staging.
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