English, Italy and France: 17th Century

In England, Puritans worked  a lot to rid out "sinful" theatre. A law was passed that lasted almost 5 years, and it ended up closing down a lot of theaters. After the restoration period, more theatre companies rose up to give more shows and performances. Scenic innovations were also key, in fact in the early 18th century Jacques de Loutherbourg created a new kind of background involving moveable floor decor allowing a "floor break" and a feel of depth in the background. Also, many plays consisted of having the speaking actor in front of the others and under the spotlight.

English theatre

In Italy, theatre was full of contrast. It also maintained a double aspect throughout the entire century. On one end it kept an open dramatic criteria to the public, but on the other hand it illuminated Europe with comedy in ways no one could restrict. A lot of the theatre is mostly improvisational and and hardly any writings became famous dramatists. In the 17th Century was wen Italy created the musical theatre known as Opera, so most of its theatre was like Opera.

Italian Theatre

In France, Women were allowed to be part of plays. Sill in the eyes of religious, lives of actors was seen as morally wrong. The French got a lot of their ideas to their theatre from Italy, including the idea of Opera came to France in the late 17th century.

French Theatre