http://www.lacanadaplayhouse.org/lecture%20ELIZABETHAN.pdf
This article provides a very detailed description of English theatre's origins and history. It goes into detail about all the aspects of British theatre, such as costumes, playwrights and stage characteristics. The article would act as a very good study guide, as it has a list of key terms and gives a timeline as well as a list of important playwrights and works.