# 20th Century Theatre Movements notes

> CAPS-aligned study notes for 20th Century Theatre Movements in Grade 12 Dramatic Arts. Browse the sections below for explanations, worked examples and exam preparation.

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## Sections in 20th Century Theatre Movements

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- [Background and Context of Modern Drama](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/20th-century-theatre-movements/background-and-context-of-modern-drama) — Content pending.
- [Social, Historical and Political Influences on Theatre](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/20th-century-theatre-movements/social-historical-and-political-influences-on-theatre) — Content pending.
- [Key 20th Century 'Isms' and Their Impact](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/20th-century-theatre-movements/key-20th-century-isms-and-their-impact) — Content pending.

## Other Dramatic Arts topics

- [Theatre of the Absurd, Epic Theatre and Postmodern Theatre](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/theatre-of-the-absurd-epic-theatre-and-postmodern-theatre)
- [South African Theatre (1960–1994)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-theatre-19601994)
- [South African Contemporary Theatre (Post-1994)](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/south-african-contemporary-theatre-post-1994)
- [Performance Skills and Technical Theatre](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/dramatic-arts/notes/performance-skills-and-technical-theatre)

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### What is covered in 20th Century Theatre Movements for Grade 12 Dramatic Arts?

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