HSC REVISION – DRAMA
Australian Drama and Theatre
Early History and Development
1788 – 1850s
- European settlers brought western traditions of theatre to Australia in the 1780s
- Dominant attitudes shaped by the church (drama was innately evil)
- Early colonial drama consisted of mostly English style musical theatre, comedies and pantomimes
- Took on local themes and has been described merely as ‘disordered fun’ (humour and entertainment purposes)
1850s - 1900
- Biggest impact on Australian…
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