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What world events happened in the late 1500s and early 1600s?
Shakespeare was born in 1654
Three positions women held in the workforce during World War 2?
3 positions women held in the workforce during the war3 position women held in the workforce during the world war 1.
When the first world war held?
1914 - 1919
When was first world war held?
From July of 1914 to November of 1918.
Who circumnavigated the earth during shakespeare's time?
Sir Francis Drake is the English navigator who circumnavigated the earth when Shakespeare was a teenager. The voyage took place from 1577-1580.
Where is the Royal Shakespeare Company based?
The Royal Shakespeare Company is based at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England. They have, over the years, also held tenancies and presented seasons of performances at many theatres in London.
What is the name of the theatre that hosted most of Shakespeare's performances?
The Globe Theatre
What is the most difference between the way plays were presented in Shakespeare's time and how they are presented today?
At that time all the female parts were played by boys. (Although performances in the large outdoor theatres like the Globe used sunlight to light up the stage and so were held in the afternoon, performances in indoor theatres used artificial light and so could be and were held at night.)
Why were William Shakespeare's shows held during the day and not at night?
Plays in Shakespeare's day were often held at night. There was no electricity back then, so they could either use candlelight or sunlight to light the stage. If they wanted to use sunlight they had to act outdoors during the day. If they wanted to act at night or indoors (at court, a private residence, a hall or indoor theatre) they had to use candles. Candles were expensive so the ticket prices for indoor performances or night performances were higher.
What were people called that only paid a penny to see a Shakespeare performances?
The groundlings
What time did Shakespeare's performances begin?
all plays begin at 2 o'clok
Which plays of Shakespeare end with a dance?
In Renaissance performances of Shakespeare plays, many of them would end in a dance. This is not necessarily notated in the text.
What is the most significant difference between the way plays were presented in Shakespeare time and how they are presented today?
At that time all the female parts were played by boys. (Although performances in the large outdoor theatres like the Globe used sunlight to light up the stage and so were held in the afternoon, performances in indoor theatres used artificial light and so could be and were held at night.)
What is the uses of Globe?
acting theatre performances - mainly Shakespeare
How many performances of cats were held in London?
OVER 9000
Who made the sound effects for Shakespeare's performances?
They were made by the actors themselves or by off-stage hands.
What has the author A C Sprague written?
A C. Sprague has written: 'Shakespeare's histories' 'Shakespearian players and performances'
