* Proscenium theatres: These are the most common type of theatre, and they have a raised stage with a curtain in front. The audience sits in front of the stage, and the actors perform on the stage.
* Thrust theatres: These theatres have a stage that projects out into the audience, so that the actors are surrounded by the audience on three sides.
* Arena theatres: These theatres have a circular or oval stage, with the audience sitting all around the stage.
* Flexible theatres: These theatres are designed so that the stage and seating can be reconfigured to create different types of performance spaces.
21st Century Theatres
In addition to the traditional theatre types listed above, there are a number of new and innovative theatre types that have emerged in the 21st century. These include:
* Immersive theatres: These theatres use technology to create an immersive experience for the audience, such as 3D projection mapping and virtual reality.
* Interactive theatres: These theatres allow the audience to interact with the performance, such as by voting on the outcome of the story or choosing which scenes to watch.
* Site-specific theatres: These theatres are created in unique locations, such as abandoned buildings or natural landscapes.
* Multi-media theatres: These theatres use a variety of media, such as video, music, and dance, to create a multi-sensory experience for the audience.
The 21st century has seen a tremendous amount of innovation and experimentation in theatre, and these new theatre types are just a few examples of the many ways that artists are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the theatre.