The History of drama

First Plays were created out of

• Mythological Stories

• The Bible

• The Historical Events of the time

What was a Mystery Play?

• A play which revealed the mystery of God's words

• A play which revealed the political mysteries of the time

• A play about a mysterious character

Miracle Plays dealt with the lives of the (a)   of the church

What was used in the streets to create a scene?

• Natural elements

• Moving carts

• Everyday objects

What was a Pageant?

• A member of the lowest social classes

• A person working in agriculture

• A movable cart

By the 13th century different (a)   were asked to be responsible for acting out different parts of a cycle.

What was a Morality Play?

• A Play centred on values such as faith, truth, charity and good deeds

• A novel centred on values such as faith, truth, charity and good deeds

• A painting which portrayed values such as faith, truth, charity and good deeds

The Morality Plays were (a)   stories in which the characters battled for the control of the soul.

Could the spectators interact with the characters?

• Yes

• No

• Only members of the clergy

What were the consequences of the prohibition of morality plays during the 15th century?

• Theatre performances were abolished

• Theatre performances were allowed only in theatres within cities

• Theatre performances were allowed only in theatres outside cities