WOMEN IN RESTORATION DRAMA
After restoration in 1660, there was one additional
change made in theatre. For the first time women were allowed to act by Charles
II. However, more than acting many women went on to become mistresses to many
elite people. Charles II himself had Nell Gwyn, one of the famous actresses as
his mistress. Many actresses purposely used their position to increase their
meager income. The idea of having women on stage was at first opposed to, but
young men favored it for their own pleasure. Soon, actresses used this stage as
market for their own benefit. On the other hand this era also witnessed the
rise of the finest actresses who have left a big mark in the field of theatre.
Aphra Behn made her way into theater through family connections. She managed to
create strong, independent female characters even while working within the
constraints of the Restoration's male dominated society.
Despite their fame, women did not enjoy the same status as men did in theatre. They received lesser pay than men. Of many actresses and play writers, there were many women who managed theatres. For example Charlotte Charke, who followed Henry Fielding as the manager of the Little Theatre in Haymarket.
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Good informative piece.. more information about the specific women writers would have made this piece complete.
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It gives a overview of the changing scenario for women in that era.... Could have elaborated it a little more and few pictures would have made it interesting.
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ReplyDeletesahana mehra 1313245
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creative ,,,but very short
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