Entr'acte Entertainment on the London Stage, 1660-1800

2018 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

• Project/Area Number: 18K12328
• Research Institution: Waseda University
• Principal Investigator: 三好 力 早稲田大学, 教育・総合科学学術院, 専任講師 (30780788)
• Project Period (FY): 2018-04-01 – 2022-03-31
• Keywords: Restoration Theatre

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

As per my research proposal, I have gathered data on entr’acte entertainment during the years in which Thomas Killigrew was active. In doing so, I have examined key sources such as play texts, prologues and epilogues, as well as critical secondary sources including The London Stage, 1660-1800 and Pepys’ diaries. In preparation for the next phase of the research project, I am purchasing academic texts related to the theatrical era represented by the actor-manager Thomas Betterton. I plan on presenting my research outcome once the section on Betterton’s age has been completed.

Current Status of Research Progress

2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.

Reason

The research project is progressing at the anticipated pace.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

The next phase of the research project is to focus on the theatrical era represented by the actor-manager Thomas Betterton.