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If you are alluding to the idea that the Globe Theatre flew different colour flags depending on the kind of play, the Taming of the Shrew is a comedy which is associated with the white flag.

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What does the white flag mean above Shakespeare's Globe?

The white flag above Shakespeare's Globe means a comedy play is being performed


What does the black flag above Shakespeare's globe theatre mean?

the black flag means muff


What flew to the top of the theatre to show the play was on in Shakespeare's time?

In Shakespeare's time, a signal flew to the top of the theatre to indicate that the play was about to begin. This signal was known as a flag or banner. It was usually made of brightly colored cloth and was usually either hung from a pole or carried by a person. The flag was an important part of the theatrical experience; its appearance announced the arrival of the performance and indicated that the audience should take their seats. In some Elizabethan playhouses, the flag was raised by hand on a pole and then lowered just before the play began. In other theatres, a flag was hoisted to the top of the building on a rope or chain. In addition to being a signal for the start of the show, the flag also served to advertise the play. It was often decorated with a design related to the play, such as a scene from the production or the name of the play itself. The banner was usually displayed prominently in front of the theatre, where passersby could easily see it. The flag was an important part of the theatrical experience in Shakespeare's time and was a way to make the theatre more exciting and inviting. It was a way to draw people in from the streets and entice them to come in and see the show.


What is the poem flag by john agard about?

the willingness to sacrifice all for ones country{in this case their flag}


How was the public notified about performances at the globe theatre?

Performances of Shakespeare's plays have been advertised on fb, tumblr, twitter, the back of milk trucks, on milk bottles, painted on cows which were walked through the town with someone ringing a bell, on sky scrapers, billboards, tv, flags flown behind planes . . . If you are asking about the performances in which Shakespeare actually acted, we don't know exactly but handbills and word of mouth were probably part of it. If the company was on tour (and Shakespeare did do that) they might have had a parade into town to advertise. Possibly with a cow and someone ringing a bell.