From the clown at your child’s birthday party to a stadium rock concert, from a theatrical production to a blockbuster movie, entertaiment is what holds our attention and keeps us distracted from everyday worries. It can be passive like a play, concert or movie, or active like children’s games and sports. But entertainment is constantly evolving as we respond to new cultures, technology and trends. This article looks at the history of entertaiment and its evolution into what we know as entertainment today.