Realism in theatre

Realism was a theatrical movement that began around the 1870s and continued through much of the 20th century. Closely associated with the rise of modern drama and Henrik Ibsen's prose plays, it developed conventions intended to make texts and performances resemble real life. Its works used naturalistic dialogue, psychologically driven narratives, ordinary settings and acting that emulated everyday behaviour. The Moscow Art Theatre and Konstantin Stanislavski helped establish psychological realism in Russia.

Period

Began around the 1870s and continued through much of the 20th century

Dramatic style

Naturalistic dialogue and psychologically driven everyday narratives

Associated practitioner

Henrik Ibsen