The origin of medieval drama can be traced to man's search for a father-like figure. Drama started by imitation of the real life and when man discovered religion, he incorporated ritual into it. Soon, man began to imitate the ritual ceremony and drama developed. Some scholars argue that drama started when man sought for a means to create aesthetics through the beauty and art in what is common around us, and through our every day lives man was able to create drama.
Medieval drama originated from religious festivals and colorful presentations which were part of the English cultural life in the medieval era. The advent of Christianity in the British isles brought about changes in the lives of the British. Their traditional festivals were condemned as pagan and were immediately replaced by Christian festivals. The Christian festivals were a means through which Bible doctrines could be taught to the people. The Mystery plays and miracle plays were extracted from the Bible and based on church doctrines; they were acted out during the festivals.
The Catholic mass is considered to be the first Christian drama acted. Medieval drama originated from Church doctrines and festivals.
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