31 May Carlo Goldoni: The Venice Grand Theatre of the World
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In the mid 1700’s when the power of Venice was at its apex, young playwright Carlo Goldoni risked his career and rejected the traditional comedia della arte formula for a more realistic comedy based on the authentic personalities and emotions of his characters. In doing so Goldoni ushered in a new era of Italian theatre that soon influenced the form throughout the continent.