Theatre Past Post: No 9 July 2018 The Past Posts today take you into the world of theatre where Jane looks at "Shadow Play" and Anne takes you back in time to the theatre world in London when Theatrical Realism changed the way drama was presented to the audience.
Theatre Theatrical Realism "Realism" was introduced to the theatre by the actor-theatre manager Lucia Elizabeth Vestris who brought historically correct costumes, elaborate scenery and the box set to the theatre. Image: Slave market scene from "The Octoroon" by Dion Boucicault (umass.edu)
Theatre Shadow Play Shadow play enjoys a time-honoured history which can be traced back to the Han Dynasty 2,000 years ago. As early as in the 13th century, China’s shadow play was introduced to Persia, Arab, Turkey or Siam. Credit: Confucius Magazine
