KnowraRestoration comedyLinked fromLinked fromThe 25 pages that link to Restoration comedy, each with the reason it gives.All 25Broader topic 4Related 13Narrower topic 7Compared with 1Comedy of mannersNarrower topic: Comedy of manners flourished in its English theatrical form after theaters reopened.William CongreveNarrower topic: Its urban settings and sexual politics supplied Congreve’s principal dramatic tradition.John VanbrughNarrower topic: Vanbrugh’s plays drew on its witty dialogue, sexual intrigue, and social satire.Shakespeare in performanceNarrower topic: Restoration theatre reopened the stage and reshaped Shakespeare through revisions and new conventions.Anne BracegirdleNarrower topic: Bracegirdle's reputation rested especially on performances in this theatrical genre.Thomas ShadwellNarrower topic: Shadwell’s plays belong to this theatrical tradition and its changing tastes.William WycherleyNarrower topic: Wycherley’s plays are central examples of the genre’s courtship plots and social satire.