Ballad Opera originated in England in the early 18th century as a form of popular entertainment that combined sentimental plays with musical numbers. It featured spoken dialogue and folk melodies. One of the most famous and earliest Ballad Operas was The Beggar's Opera from 1728 written by John Gay. Ballad Opera differed from Greek theater in that it allowed women to perform on stage and contained more exciting musical performances that were secular rather than focused on gods.

1. What is Ballad Opera and when and where did it originate from?<br />-23495688975Ballad Opera is a form of opera entertainment, the purpose of Balled Opera was so that everyone was entertained. Ballad Opera originated in England in the early 18th century. Furthermore the Ballad Opera used a verity of different combinations which were of sentimental plays with musical numbers which was very popular and another one was the comic combination. <br />What were the audience if Ballad Opera Like? <br />The audience of Ballad Opera were quit very rich as only the middle-class and upper-class could only afford to go and watch the entertainment at the Ballad Opera. For this sort of entertainment men and women went to watch the performance. At this time of period women had much more freedom as they were allowed to go places even most times without their husbands.<br />The Music Of Ballad Opera?<br />The music of Ballad Opera was mostly songs of spoken dialogue which has many tunes, the sort of songs and music played at the Balled Opera were fold melodies, children’s nursery rhymes which entertained many people and classical music. Classical music was very important as it was very “calming” to listen to and went well with the theme of the play.<br />Name one of the most famous Ballad Opera?<br />413385072390One of the very most famous, earliest Ballad Opera is ‘The Beggar’s Opera’ which came out in 1728 and it was written by John Gay. The Ballad Opera was the first only opera which came out in 1728 also it is a well known opera as many people in 172’s really enjoyed watching ‘The Beggar’s Opera’ as it really entertained their audience.<br />How is Ballad Opera Different to Greek Theatre?<br />-1333560960In Greek Theatres mean were only allowed to act, sing, and perform in front of a large audience as women were ever hardly allowed out. However in Ballad Opera, women were allowed to sing, dance and perform in front of an audience. This is the biggest change ever because women had much more freedom in 1928 rather than in Greek period.<br />Another difference between Ballad Opera and Greek Theatre is that; Ballad Opera contained more excitement, musical and contained performances which were mostly not about God. This was a massive change as before in Greek Theatre – it was all about God, Rituals about God, and performances for Gods to keep them happy. This was because during the 1728’s people had become less religious and did not practice any rituals for God(s) <br />Ballad Opera was more livelier than the Ancient Greek Theatres as the audience had changed through time and so did the plays.<br />