Suffrage drama (also known as suffrage plays or suffrage theatre) is a form of dramatic literature that emerged during the British women's suffrage movement in the early twentieth century. Suffrage performances lasted approximately from 1907-1914.[1] Many suffrage plays called for a predominant or all female cast. Suffrage plays served to reveal issues behind the suffrage movement. These plays also revealed many of the double standards that women faced on a daily basis. Suffrage theatre was a form of realist theatre, which was influenced by the plays of Henrik Ibsen.[2] Suffrage theatre combined familiar everyday situations with relatable characters on the stage in the style of realist theatre.
- ^ "Chronology of Suffrage Plays | The Suffragettes". thesuffragettes.org. 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ^ "Introduction to Theatre -- Realism". novaonline.nvcc.edu. 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2012.