The "Yard" or "Pit" in the Globe Theare, New Globe Walk, Bankside, London refers to the standing area for audiences infront of the stage. This since 1576 was the most inexpensive place to watch a play. Those who went and had money would no be seen in this area as it denoted humble beginings and little finacial resource. In the picture above you can just make out the Yard or Pit with steps leading down to it. Those watching a play here would spend their who time looking up and we crowded in.
I think it's the pit, which is infront of the stage.
the yard is a pit area designed for people to stand and wacth the plays being performed.
why was the globe theatre known as the stinkyard
they were common people who stood in the pit of the theatre
Groundlings.
I think it's the pit, which is infront of the stage.
the yard is a pit area designed for people to stand and wacth the plays being performed.
why was the globe theatre known as the stinkyard
they were common people who stood in the pit of the theatre
Groundlings.
In the old Globe Theatre the "Lords Rooms" were the most expensive at 5d per seat. Full Price List: The Yard (or pit) - 1d First Gallery - 2d Second Gallery - 3d Lords Rooms - 5d
There was only one stage for the Globe. It was 42 feet wide and extended out 27 feet into the pit or yard. There was an upper deck where some scenes were played, such as the balcony scene in Romeo & Juliet.
the cheapest place to stand was the pit.
Groundlings.
In the pit, the area on the ground surrounding the stage.
The Globe Theatre held three balconies, plus an area called the Pit. The pit was lower than the stage, and only offered standing room, but it costed just a penny. In total there was room for about 3,000 people at a time.
The yard or pit remained unroofed to let in the sunlight, so that the audience could see what was on the stage.