Theater in London

Early Middle Ages ( V - XI centuries)
In the 6th century BC, the British Isles were conquered by the Celts. In the 1st century AD, Britain was conquered by the Romans. The rule of the Roman Empire lasted until the 5th century, that is, until the Anglo-Saxons and Juts invaded the territory of England. The Anglo-Saxon tribes brought their language, culture, and way of life to the British Isles.
The history of medieval theater is the history of the struggle between idealistic, religious views of life and the realistic worldview of the people.
For many centuries, the traditions of pagan ceremonial celebrations, which included elements of theatricality in the life of feudal European peoples, have been preserved: the winter and summer clashes, the May Games staged with the participation of the May King and Queen. , and others. The troupe is a folk pastime circulating in Europe - histrions . They knew how to do everything: sing, dance, juggle, move. Performing comic scenes, they often not only amazed the audience, but also ridiculed those who oppressed and persecuted ordinary people. The church therefore banned ceremonial performances, followed the histories, but was unable to eradicate the people’s love of theatrical performances.
To make the church service, the liturgy more effective, the priests themselves began to use theatrical forms. The first genre of medieval theater - liturgical drama (IX-XIII centuries) appeared. During the liturgy, the priests performed stories from Scripture. Over time, liturgical dramas were performed from the church to the porch and the church courtyard.