1. English Restoration Theater Julia Mao Zerenade Ho Trevor Helms Jack Chang The English Restoration Theater Julia Mao Zerenade Ho Jack Chang Trevor Helms

2. Important Historical Events - Theatre banned under the rule of the Puritan leaders for 18 years. When Charles II was restored to the throne on May 29, 1660 (thus the term Restoration), theatre was then made legal. - The English Royal Patent of 1662 – major tool of restoring theater. Endorsed the theater as “useful and instructive”. - Between 1808-1809, the Drury Lane and the Convent Garden burned to the ground, symbolizing the end of the era.

3. Location - Takes place in England. - Included the appearance of woman on English stage. [The English Royal Patent of 1662] - Persistence of Elizabethan plays. *a comedic play and the Drury Lane theater. Location

4. Costumes / Makeup Styles -Around 1780-1800 -Males: big coats with loose sleeves, long or short curly wigs, big hats, tights with high heeled shoes, long pants with boots. -Females: big dresses with loose sleeves, hoods on their heads, they wore dresses that reveals their chest, wore neckerchiefs, and wore hats diagonally.

5. Theater House / Stage Area -Small theatres popped up, but only the Dury Lane and the Convent Garden received official sanction, refers to the generally accepted. -Audience sat on level floors, stage was tilted slightly toward them to help them see the actors. -Roofs were close in, allowing for more elaborate scenery. Stage was lit with more elaboarte chandeliers. Orchestra moved to front of the stage. *Pictures to right: Drury Lane & Convent Garden

6. Famous Authors/Playwrights - William Wycherly (1640- 1716), known for being a comic trendsetter. - William Congeve (1670- 1729), considered a master of comedy. - George Farquhar (1678- 1707), noted for his contribution to Restoration comedy.

7. Plays Written in this Time Period - William Wycherly wrote The Country Wife in 1675. - William Congreve wrote Love for Love and The Way of the World in 1644. - George Farquhar wrote The Beaux’ Stratagem in 1707.