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Don't put too much store in this coloured flag story: there is no contemporary evidence for it, and it depends on a strict division of all plays into three categories which simply didn't happen.
The story is that when they flew a red flag it meant they were playing a history. But you'd be wise not to believe it.
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How would theatregoers know what type of play was being performed in the Globe theatre?
A flag flew over the theatre on play days to advertise performances. If a tragedy was scheduled, the flag was black; if a comedy was scheduled, the flag was white; if a history play was scheduled, the flag was red.
What did they use as blood in the globe theatre?
red flags
Who built London's first theater?
The Red Lion built by John Brayne was the first official theatre, but the first succsesfull one was the "Theatre" built by James Burbage
What was the name of a London theatre starting with G used during the lifetime of Shakespeare?
The Globe. Theatre, built in 1599. The others: the Theatre, the Curtain, the Rose, Newington Butts, the Fortune, the Red Bull, the Blackfriars, the Cockpit, the Whitefriars, the Hope, the Swan, none of them start with the letter G.
Who owned the first built theatre?
John Brayne built the Red Lion, the first building in Elizabethan London to be built for the performance of plays in 1567. It proved unsuccessful, but The Theatre which Brayne built with actor-manager James Burbage was a success.
What did a black flag flying over William Shakespeares play house signify?
A black flag flying over the Globe theatre represented that a trajedy play would occur that day. A white flag means a comedy and a red flag means a history.
What does the red flag represent on the?
It depends. Which flag? If it was the US flag then red represents hardiness & valour
What do the red stripes on the flag represent?
The red and white stripes represent the original 13 colonies.
What does red on your flag represent?
the blood that we shed
What does the color red represent on the Saskatchewan flag?
blood, the color red on the saskatchewan flag means blood
What does red represent on the holland flag?
It used to be orange. But red looked better on the flag ships so they changed it to red.
What does the colour represent of the china flag?
red and white
What does each part of the flag of China represent?
China's Flag, or the flag of China, is a mainly red flag with 5 golden stars embellished upon it. The red is to symbolise the Revolution, and the Stars are to represent the leadership change during this time.
What do the colors on the original American flag represent?
Red White and Blue represent freedom.
What do the colors on the Spanish flag represent?
red: braveryyellow: generosity
What does the red on the England flag represent?
The St George Cross
What does the red in the China flag represent?
Communism, the blood of the revolution.
