While Shakespeare lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who was the last Tudor monarch, his plays are considered part of the Elizabethan era, a period of flourishing arts and literature that extended beyond the Tudor dynasty.
However, there were other notable playwrights during the Tudor period:
* Christopher Marlowe: A contemporary of Shakespeare, known for his tragic plays like "Doctor Faustus" and "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus".
* Ben Jonson: Another major figure in Elizabethan drama, known for his comedies like "Volpone" and "The Alchemist".
* Thomas Kyd: A playwright famous for his revenge tragedy "The Spanish Tragedy", which influenced Shakespeare's own works.
* Thomas Dekker: Known for his plays that explored the lives of ordinary people, like "The Shoemaker's Holiday".
* John Lyly: Famous for his witty, sophisticated comedies written in prose, like "Campaspe".
These are just a few examples, and there were many other talented playwrights during the Tudor period who contributed to the rich tapestry of English drama.