For the Money: The Medieval Commercial Theatre

Episode 61Once the medieval theatre had moved out of the confines of the church and away from religious obligation a form of commercial theatre began, but how was money spent and income generated and was it profitable?The rise of commercial theatre through the Interlude and the Travelling PlayersPlay expenses and incomeThe rising costs of the Cycle Plays and other entertainmentsThe actors contractThe production of 'Mystery Des Trois Doms' and what it tells us about collaborationThe relationship between the concerns of the Church, the State, and the GuildsThe player in the service of a Lord.To support the Podcast:www.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetpwww.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy