Focus and Scope

Early Theatre is a peer-reviewed journal that welcomes research in medieval or early modern drama and theatre history, rooted in the records and documents of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The journal also publishes articles or notes on related materials either in Europe, or in parts of the world where English and European travelers traders, and colonizers observed performances by other peoples. Although primarily focused on the performance history of any art, entertainment, or festive occasion of the period, Early Theatre also publishes interpretive or literary articles relating to the performances themselves. Each year the journal also features ‘Issues in Review,’ a section of related, short essays that together highlight new research directions and shape the field for further study.

Section Policies

Front Matter

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Notes

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Issues in Review

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Review Essays

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Book Reviews

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

End Matter

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Other

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Publication Frequency

Early Theatre is published twice yearly.