Five Centuries of Th eatre
Five Centuries of Th eatre

Author(s): Tamás Tarján
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts
Published by: Napkút Kiadó Kft.
Summary/Abstract: The start of Hungarian-language theatre is open to debate. Traditionally, it has been considered to begin in 1790. Th e classic three-volume scholarly series Th e History of Hungarian Theatre [Magyar színháztörténet; first volume published in 1990] starts in 1790, but even before 1790, thousands of theatrical performances – or something resembling theatre – took place in Hungary. In the 200 to 250 years before 1790, theatre performances showed signs of aesthetic planning and at least partial institutionalization. Th ey were held in theatres – or places similar to modern theatres, with plans to build proper theatres in the works.

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