Question

Not all theatre takes place in theatres - sometimes it is performed in churches, town squares, basements, warehouses, gymnasiums, jails, or subway stations. What are these types of theatrical spaces called?

Answer 1

Street theatre is a form of theatrical performance and presentation in outdoor public spaces without a specific paying audience. These spaces can be anywhere, including shopping centres, car parks, recreational reserves, college or university campus and street corners. They are especially seen in outdoor spaces where there are large numbers of people. The actors who perform street theatre range from buskers to organised theatre companies or groups that want to experiment with performance spaces, or to promote their mainstream work.

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