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During which period of time were dramatic performances banned and theatres burned to the ground in England?
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Dramatic performances were banned during the Commonwealth 1642-1660, but the theatres were not burned down. However, since the theatres could not be used for anything, there was no profit in keeping them so most of them were torn down by their owners to make room for more profitable buildings like housing. Only one theatre, the Red Bull, managed to survive the Commonwealth.
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