Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Talkative.
A company of theatre players in London, for whom Shakespeare wrote most of his plays.
From 1737 to 1968, the Lord Chamberlain had the power to decide which plays would be granted a licence for performance. This meant that he (and his department) had the capacity to censor theatre.
A senior member of the government of the United Kingdom. They are appointed by the King or Queen and act as the head of the judiciary, or courts
The League of Resident Theatres.
Usually a lighter and brighter sound.
The person who writes the words of the songs, sometimes the same person as the composer or librettist.
The words of the songs in a musical.
Using images of injury or death for dramatic and gruesome effect.
Magical or supernatural qualities or events presented in an otherwise realistic setting.
An important work of literature, generally regarded as the writer's most important.
An ancient Sanskrit epic