From 1570 till 1681, the Spanish theater knows a very big success. It is a century of glory and creativity, complete revival of the theater. That's why this period is called the golden age of theater.Furthermore, contrary to France, the Spanish Church encourages and protects the theater.
The theater is very appreciated by the population. The authors are constantly submitted to the production of new plays to please the audience. A play does not take place more than eight days. The authors are poor, having no protection of the Lords or the king to guarantee their income. They also write novels, epics, poems. The author is free, he can choose the subject which pleases him, but he has to observe two rules. The play has to contain