Primary sources in theatre and dance include many categories:
See our Primary Source Timeline to browse a selection of primary source databases organized by coverage dates and locations.
JumpStart contains many primary sources that have been published or digitized. For everything beyond the scope of the catalog, we offer many databases of primary sources. Several useful examples for theatre and dance are listed below.
Access an archive of almost every play submitted to the Lord Chamberlain for license between 1737 and 1824, along with documents that provide social context for the plays. Coverage: 1737-1824, contains primary sources. Full text.