Description:
"The Lost Plays Database is a wiki-style forum for scholars to share information about lost plays in England, 1570-1642. Its purpose is to add lost plays to scholarly discussions of early modern theatrical activity". The Lost Plays "are a potential source of significant information on playwrights, playing companies, venues in London and the provinces, repertory studies, and audiences". This database provides a browsable catalogue and a searchable collection that allows scholars to discover these works. The digital resource is completely open access.
Director(s):
Roslyn L. Knutson and David McInnis
Contact:
lost-plays@unimelb.edu.au
period:
1570-1642
geographical region:
England
Affiliation(s):
University of Melbourne
API:
Content Area:
Databases
Catalogues