1. Restoration Theatre

2. Samuel Pepys English nobleman who kept a very detailed diary. English nobleman who kept a very detailed diary. We know what happened in theatre during this time thanks to him. We know what happened in theatre during this time thanks to him. He has a website and a twitter. Seriously. He has a website and a twitter. Seriously.

4. Breeches Roles Women are now legally allowed to act. Women are now legally allowed to act. Some plays call for women to act as men and wear breeches as a disguise. Some plays call for women to act as men and wear breeches as a disguise. These roles were considered particularly racy. These roles were considered particularly racy. Photo is of Mary Anne Keeley Photo is of Mary Anne Keeley

5. Going to the Theatre Groundling connection. Groundling connection. Orange Wenches similar to concession sales people at baseball games. Orange Wenches similar to concession sales people at baseball games. Men bought “oranges” from the Orange Wenches. Men bought “oranges” from the Orange Wenches. George Farquhar George Farquhar Realism, autobiographical? William Wycherly William Wycherly Satire- made fun of upper class especially William Congreve William Congreve The Way of the World Comedy of Manners big at this time Comedy of Manners big at this time Made fun of the upper class/social customs

6. Technical Developments Inigo Jones- first famous scenic designer Inigo Jones- first famous scenic designer Footlights are used Footlights are used Backdrops for background Backdrops for background Shutters opened and closed (very similar to backdrops) Shutters opened and closed (very similar to backdrops) Groove System Groove System