answersLogoWhite

0

The Puritans. In 1642, after Shakespeare's death, they succeeded in forcing the government to stop all stage plays and in 1644 Shakespeare's Globe was demolished by the Puritans.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What kinds of people went to theartre during Shakespeares time?

Everyone who loved theater. There was theater for the poor and theater for the rich.


Which powerful religious group often tried to close the theaters in Shakespeare's time?

In Shakespeare's time, the Puritans were a powerful religious group that often sought to close theaters. They viewed theater as morally corrupting and contrary to their strict religious beliefs. Their efforts to suppress theatrical performances stemmed from a desire to promote a more austere and pious society. Despite their attempts, theaters like The Globe continued to thrive during this period.


Who played all the roles during shakespeares time?

Males


First perminant theatre during the Elizabethan era?

The first permanent theater build in England during this time was called "The Theater." James Burbage (son of well know actor Richard Burbage) obtained permission and the lease to begin construction in 1576 in Shoreditch, London. It was used by The lord chamberlains men (shakespeares acting company)from 1594-1956.If you would like to get technical another theater called "The Curtain" began construction the same year in the same town, however it was not officially opened until a year after The Theater.


Who was the king and queen during shakespeares lifetime?

Queen Elizabeth l


What was an apothecary during shakespeares life?

Same as it is now, a pharmacist, a druggist.


Why weren't women allowed to act during shakespeares years?

During Shakespeare's time, women were not allowed to act on the stage due to societal norms that dictated women should not perform publicly. In addition, there were also laws and religious restrictions in place prohibiting women from participating in theater, so men had to portray female roles in all productions.


What did people enjoy for entertainment during the roman empire?

theater,circus,battles on coliseum (till death),and religious games. just the basic ones.


The theaters in Shakespeares time were what style theaters?

Theaters in London during Shakespeare's could be both open area public theaters like the Globe theater. In these spaces, the entry fee was low but poorer audience members might be exposed to the elements. Another type of theater was private theaters such as the Blackfriars Playhouse. This type of theater catered to the well-to-do and were completed protected from the elements. The entry fee was more expensive.


Who kills roderigo in shakespeares Othello?

During the brawl, Iago kills Roderigo.


In Shakespeares time mostly occupied the upper stage during a performance?

musicians


Who ruled England during shakespeares's lifetime?

Elizabeth the first. It was a Elizabethan England.