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1 A Mouse at the London Palladium
You've heard of house mice and church mice. Well, I'm the theatre mouse, and I live under the stage at the London Palladium. You wouldn't believe some of the things I've seen.
Average
10 Q
Christinap
Oct 28 11
165 plays
2 Theatre History - Native American
This is a quiz on Native American theatrical practices. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
rj211
Jul 22 04
246 plays
3 Who's Who in the Commedia dell'Arte
Are you familiar with the origins and appearance of the various characters from the famous Commedia dell'Arte?
Tough
10 Q
Rowena8482
Apr 02 09
306 plays
4 Theatre History - Naturalism
This is a quiz on the theories and practice of theatre during the movement known as Naturalism. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
rj211
Jul 19 04
597 plays
5 From the Old Vic to London's South Bank.
The origins of the National Theatre of Great Britain and its difficult path to a permanent home on London's South Bank.
Average
15 Q
Englizzie
Jul 17 09
195 plays
6 Maddeningly Obscure Theatre History Trivia
Years of studying theatre has filled my head with lots of useless information. I have confined the quiz to the 20th century.
Tough
10 Q
matriplex
Jan 18 07
1764 plays
7 Theatre History - 18th Century German
This is a quiz on the theories and practice of theatre in 18th Century (and a little early 19th Century) Germany. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
rj211
Jun 10 04
246 plays
8 Theatre History - 19th Century Theatre Artists
This is a quiz on the most influential or renowned actors and producers from the 19th Century. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
rj211
May 15 04
351 plays
9 Theatre History - Romanticism
This is a quiz on the theories and practice of theatre during the Romantic period. Enjoy!
Tough
10 Q
rj211
Jul 20 04
372 plays
10 Music Hall and Vaudeville
Music halls and vaudeville were a popular form of entertainment during the late 1800s and early 1900s. This quiz tests players' knowledge of these two subjects. Best of luck!
Tough
10 Q
Triviaballer
Jul 21 09
255 plays
11 Crash Course in Theatre History
So you think you know your theatre history? Here's a collection of trivia ranging from the Greeks to post WWII theatre. All questions are in chronological order, unless otherwise specified.
Very Difficult
10 Q
ItalianEyes
Nov 16 04
762 plays
12 The History Of Theatre
I hope you enjoy this quiz. If you find something is wrong, please tell me. I'm doing this from memory. Good Luck.
Tough
5 Q
wanda6585
Jan 12 01
1176 plays
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Last Updated Aug 08 12 5:14 PM

Some sample questions from this category:

* When did the first actor appear on stage?
* From what Greek word do we get the word COMEDY?
* (no tricks) Who is best known for his work at The Globe Theatre?
* What was the first theatre in England called?
* Which of these philosophical statements is LEAST likely to have come from a Romantic?


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