FAQ About Queen Elizabeth I
What role did Queen Elizabeth I play in the flourishing of English drama?
Queen Elizabeth I was a patron of the arts and her reign marked a golden age for English drama. She supported playwrights and actors, including influential figures such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. The Elizabethan era saw the establishment of permanent playhouses and the blossoming of theatre as a popular form of entertainment, with plays that have left a lasting cultural legacy.
