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The Theatre, Curtain and Globe were all, we believe (although we have very little information about the Curtain), polygonal structures (the Globe had 20 sides and was about 90 feet in diameter) which were roofed around the sides and open to the air in the middle. A thrust stage, covered in a heavy wooden canopy supported by two large pillars, projected into the centre space.
The Blackfriars, on the other hand, was indoors in a rectangular room which is believed to have been 70 feet by 50. It was at least two stories high, and there were boxes or balconies along the sides and end. Shakespeare's company started using this space in 1608, and it became their regular winter theatre.
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What was the climax of shakespeares career?
When his plays were preformed at the globe theatres, then again nobody has really done what he has done
What was William shakespeares favourite theater?
He never said, actually. He worked in various theatres but he might have liked them all equally well.
Why did the theatres close in shakespeares time?
They were closed a couple of times in the 1590's because there was an outbreak of the bubonic plague in the City, and it was thought that disease would spread more if the theatres were open. The actors then went on tour of the country and Shakespeare made himself rich writing long poems like Venus and Adonis.
Why were many theatres closed during shakespeares time?
All theatres in London were closed during the years 1592-1593 because of a particularly nasty plague outbreak. During that time, actors had to play in venues outside of London, which were much less profitable. There was a smaller plague outbreak and theatre closure in London in 1596.
Was Shakespeares father proud of Shakespeares job?
yes he was very proud of his sons job
In shakespeares time could theatres be closed down if there were too many cases of the plague?
Yep
What were 2 of Shakespeares theatres?
The two playhouses in which Shakespeare owned shares as the Globe (public) and Blackfriars (private).
What was the climax of shakespeares career?
When his plays were preformed at the globe theatres, then again nobody has really done what he has done
What was William shakespeares favourite theater?
He never said, actually. He worked in various theatres but he might have liked them all equally well.
Whats the theatre in london where shakespeares plays were performed?
The Blackfriars. None of the other theatres where his plays were performed were in London because the City of London was actually unfriendly to theatres and did not allow the big public theatres to be built there. All of the big public theatres were either north of London or south of the River Thames in a district called Southwark. (One of them was even further south, at Newington near Clapham)
Where was shakespeares plays acted out?
In theatres. In his day they also had special performances in private homes. Since then a lot get acted on movie sets as well. And then and now, schools were popular places to put on plays.
What is the names of the four largest theatres in shakespeares time?
The largest was the Fortune, built in 1600. Next was the Globe, then the Swan. The Hope was built late in Shakespeare's time and was built to the same plan as the Swan.
Why did the theatres close in shakespeares time?
They were closed a couple of times in the 1590's because there was an outbreak of the bubonic plague in the City, and it was thought that disease would spread more if the theatres were open. The actors then went on tour of the country and Shakespeare made himself rich writing long poems like Venus and Adonis.
Why were many theatres closed during shakespeares time?
All theatres in London were closed during the years 1592-1593 because of a particularly nasty plague outbreak. During that time, actors had to play in venues outside of London, which were much less profitable. There was a smaller plague outbreak and theatre closure in London in 1596.
Where did actors in shakespeares time perform?
In theatres, if they were in London, where they usually were. They also played in private houses and halls like the one at the Inner Temple (the Law School). When they were on tour, they would play anywhere, although guildhalls were often a convenient venue.
Did people still have to pay if they didnt get to sit down at shakespeares plays?
Of course! They were paying to get into the theatre and watch the show not to rest their legs. Those who had money could pay extra for a seat. The standing room tickets at the big public theatres cost a penny.
Where did William Shakespeares companies perform?
The theatrical company with which we associate Shakespeare the most, the Lord Chamberlain's (afterward King's) Men, played four theatres: The Theatre, The Curtain, The Globe, and the Blackfriars.
