Meta-theatricality in Elizabethan Era: Its Origin and Employment

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Author: Sri Rajarshi Mukherjee

Keywords: meta-theatre, meta-theatricality, theatre, theatrical, drama, dramatic, self-referential, performance, art, artifice, actors, audience, stage, Elizabethan era, characters, nature, play, players, playwright, play-within-a-play, reality, illusion

Abstract: Meta-theatricality refers to the self-referential aspects of a theatrical performance, in which the play draws attention to itself as a work of art and to the audience's role in the performance. The concept of Meta-theatricality has been present in theatre throughout history, especially during the Elizabethan era, in the works of Shakespeare and contemporary playwrights. Meta-theatricality can be used to challenge and subvert traditional theatrical conventions, to explore issues of identity, power, and representation, and to create a sense of playfulness and engagement with the audience. This article discusses the development of Meta-theatricality as a common dramatic trope during the Elizabethan era which offers a unique and dynamic way of exploring the nature of theatre and its role in contemporary society.

DOI: 10.22161/ijtle.1.4.6

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