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European theatre was born in the 6th century BC in Athens. Since then, the theatre art continually develops new concepts, forms and styles but keeps looking for a kind, understanding, dedicated audience. In the era of modern technologies, it develops fast

Charles I was the king of England, Scotland and Ireland, whose conflicts with the parliament provoked a civil war (1642–1651) and led to the execution of the king in 1649. Following his father, James I, who was fond of the architecture, theatre and music, Charles became the patron of the arts. James commissioned Inigo Jones, the first English classical architect, to construct the Banqueting House at Whitehall Palace. The House caused a sensation becoming the first truly classical building in London. It became th...