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What theatre did shakespeare co-own that later became the kings men?
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∙ 11y ago
There seems to be some confusion here. A theatre is a building where plays are performed. Shakespeare bought a share in one such theatre in 1599 and in a second one in 1608. As a part-owner, he got a tenth of any rentals paid to these theatres by any acting companies that played there.
The thing was that the owners of the theatres all belonged to the same acting company, although not everyone in the acting company had shares in the theatre building. And this acting company was in fact the best customer of the two theatres. But the acting company had been formed five years before Shakespeare had an interest in any theatres, and Shakespeare was a charter member of the acting company when it formed as The Lord Chamberlain's Men in 1594. The same group reformed as The King's Men in 1603. To summarize:
Theatre=building. Shakespeare owned a share in two (Globe and Blackfriars); there were about 7 sharers who had unequal shares (Richard and Cuthbert Burbage owned 25% each)
Theatre or Acting Company=group of actors. Shakespeare owned a share in one, called The Lord Chamberlain's Men 1594-1603 and The King's Men after 1603; there were about 12 sharers each with an equal share.
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What kings and queens were on the throne during Shakespeare's time?
Elizabet I was queen from before Shakespeare was born until her death in 1603. After that, her cousin James I became king, and remained on the throne until after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
What was the difference between the Globe Theatre and the Kings Men theater?
The King's Men performed regularly at The Globe Theatre and at Blackfriars Theatre, as well as at court and other places. To my knowledge there was not a theatre called 'The King's Men Theatre at that time. A little background: the King's Men was a company of actors that included William Shakespeare, and it was to this company that he belonged for most of his career. They used to be known as The Lord Chamberlain's Men during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and when James succeeded to the throne he awarded the company a royal patent and they became known as The King's Men. Several members of The King's Men purchased shares in Blackfriars Theatre in 1608 and they performed there regularly. Shakespeare himself was a shareholder in The Globe Theatre from 1598. The Lord Chamberlain's Men and later The King's Men performed at The Globe Theatre regularly.
What two kings did William shakespeare write for?
Shakespeare did not write for any kings. He wrote for his theatre company, which after 1603 was sponsored by King James I, but this sponsorship was just like the sponsorship of a sports team--the sponsor had nothing to do with the day-to-day management of the company. And not only did he have no relationship with Queen Elizabeth, apart from occasionally performing in front of her, but she was obviously a queen and not a king
The Globe Theatre burned down during what Shakespeare play?
It burned down on his play Henry VII becausethey set a canon to celebrate the kings arrival so the thatched roof went on fire.
What theaters are associated with Shakespeare?
The theatre most often associated with William Shakespeare is the The Globe Theatre, which opened in 1599 in Southwark, London. At that time Shakespeare had already established himself as an actor and playwright. Shakespeare previously acted in a number of theatres in Shoreditch and Southwark such as the Curtain, the Rose, Newington Butts, and The Theatre prior to the Globe being constructed. These theatres were roughly circular in shape with an open roof, which led to the Curtain being called the "Wooden O" in Shakespeare's play Henry V. The Theatre was the first successful purpose-built playhouse in London, and the Globe was the first such playhouse to be built by an acting company. The timber frame of the Globe came from the older theatre The Theatre in Shoreditch, which was demolished following a dispute with the landlord. The original Globe burned down in 1613, following an accident with on-stage pyrotechnics, and was rebuilt in 1614. It was finally closed down in 1642, and demolished in 1644 to make way for housing. Later in Shakespeare's career, he and his acting company, the Kings Men, performed at The Blackfriars Theatre (an indoor theatre) in the winter and at The Globe in summer. Shakespeare had a share in both theatres but he was not in charge of managing either of them. A replica of The Globe has been built in London near the original site using traditional techniques. The modern Globe was finished in 1997. This is the only theatre which you can actually call "Shakespeare's Globe".
What theatre did shakespeare buy a shere of and whick one?
Shakespeare had a share of the Lord Chamberlain's Men / The Kings Men acting company, and he owned shares in the public playhouse, the Globe, and the private playhouse, Blackfriars.
What kings and queens were on the throne during Shakespeare's time?
Elizabet I was queen from before Shakespeare was born until her death in 1603. After that, her cousin James I became king, and remained on the throne until after Shakespeare's death in 1616.
Is the Kings theater in London?
Is the Kings Theatre in London
What was the difference between the Globe Theatre and the Kings Men theater?
The King's Men performed regularly at The Globe Theatre and at Blackfriars Theatre, as well as at court and other places. To my knowledge there was not a theatre called 'The King's Men Theatre at that time. A little background: the King's Men was a company of actors that included William Shakespeare, and it was to this company that he belonged for most of his career. They used to be known as The Lord Chamberlain's Men during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and when James succeeded to the throne he awarded the company a royal patent and they became known as The King's Men. Several members of The King's Men purchased shares in Blackfriars Theatre in 1608 and they performed there regularly. Shakespeare himself was a shareholder in The Globe Theatre from 1598. The Lord Chamberlain's Men and later The King's Men performed at The Globe Theatre regularly.
What two kings did William shakespeare write for?
Shakespeare did not write for any kings. He wrote for his theatre company, which after 1603 was sponsored by King James I, but this sponsorship was just like the sponsorship of a sports team--the sponsor had nothing to do with the day-to-day management of the company. And not only did he have no relationship with Queen Elizabeth, apart from occasionally performing in front of her, but she was obviously a queen and not a king
What were Shakespeare's actors called?
The Kings men
The Globe Theatre burned down during what Shakespeare play?
It burned down on his play Henry VII becausethey set a canon to celebrate the kings arrival so the thatched roof went on fire.
Were their any Special visitors to the globe theatre?
kings
What theaters are associated with Shakespeare?
The theatre most often associated with William Shakespeare is the The Globe Theatre, which opened in 1599 in Southwark, London. At that time Shakespeare had already established himself as an actor and playwright. Shakespeare previously acted in a number of theatres in Shoreditch and Southwark such as the Curtain, the Rose, Newington Butts, and The Theatre prior to the Globe being constructed. These theatres were roughly circular in shape with an open roof, which led to the Curtain being called the "Wooden O" in Shakespeare's play Henry V. The Theatre was the first successful purpose-built playhouse in London, and the Globe was the first such playhouse to be built by an acting company. The timber frame of the Globe came from the older theatre The Theatre in Shoreditch, which was demolished following a dispute with the landlord. The original Globe burned down in 1613, following an accident with on-stage pyrotechnics, and was rebuilt in 1614. It was finally closed down in 1642, and demolished in 1644 to make way for housing. Later in Shakespeare's career, he and his acting company, the Kings Men, performed at The Blackfriars Theatre (an indoor theatre) in the winter and at The Globe in summer. Shakespeare had a share in both theatres but he was not in charge of managing either of them. A replica of The Globe has been built in London near the original site using traditional techniques. The modern Globe was finished in 1997. This is the only theatre which you can actually call "Shakespeare's Globe".
What theatre is Tommy Steel touring with Dr Dolittle and when?
the kings theatre x love ya lots
What was Shakespeare's company called in the renaissance times?
The Kings Men.
Is Kings based on a true story?
No, it was based on Shakespeare's Hamlet
