Naturalism
Naturalism is a theatre style that tries to present people and events as lifelike as possible, avoiding stylisation or heightening.
It is closely tied to realism and to Stanislavski's approach, and dramatists such as Ibsen and Chekhov are linked with it.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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