House of Revels - Theatre Through the Ages is a podcast all about the history of British theatre from year nought to year now. Each episode we explore a different theatre style, how it originated, its defining features and legacy. We score the theatre style in four categories, before deciding whether it belongs in the House of Revels, the great and noble hall where only the best of British theatre lives.
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House of Revels - Theatre Through the Ages is a podcast all about the history of British theatre from year nought to year now. Each episode we explore a different theatre style, how it originated, its defining features and legacy. We score the theatre style in four categories, before deciding whether it belongs in the House of Revels, the great and noble hall where only the best of British theatre lives.
14. Mystery Plays; Elaborate community theatre, product placement and a very rainy Bethlehem
House of Revels
57 minutes 36 seconds
4 years ago
14. Mystery Plays; Elaborate community theatre, product placement and a very rainy Bethlehem
It’s time to get mysterious... or is it? In episode 14 we explore the English Mystery Plays (also known as Mystery Cycles or Corpus Christi Plays). These plays portrayed the various biblical stories and were popular all over England (and Europe). We explore the extensive staging and prop usage in these plays (did someone say fire?) and learn about the elusive Wakefield Master. A new theatre style, a new set of plays... but will it join the House of Revels? Do you agree or disagree with our analysis and final decision? Join the revelry! We are on Instagram: @house_of_revels and Twitter, Youtube and Facebook as @houseofrevels! Of course, you can email us at houseofrevelspodcast@gmail.com!
House of Revels
House of Revels - Theatre Through the Ages is a podcast all about the history of British theatre from year nought to year now. Each episode we explore a different theatre style, how it originated, its defining features and legacy. We score the theatre style in four categories, before deciding whether it belongs in the House of Revels, the great and noble hall where only the best of British theatre lives.
