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People of all classes could go and see Shakespeare plays. Poor people couls pay just 1 penny and would stand on the ground throughout the entire play and was known as 'groundlings' or 'penny stinkers'. Middle class could pay 2 pennies and they would sit on covered benches, and rich people could pay 3 pennie's and would sit on higher tiers, or to the side by the 'lord chambers'.
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Where did the posh people sit in shakespeares globe?
When people used to go and watch perfomances in the Globe, the wealthy, or as you would say "the posh people" would sit on the seats in the theatre.
Who went to shakespeares globe?
Mostly Ordinary Folk for a day out they would pay a peeny to sit on the floor seats but sometimes Elizbeathan Nobleman would go and play alot of money to sit high
What were the groundlings and where were they located?
they were farmers or blacksmiths that had to stand or sit on the ground to watch the plays
How much does it cost to get into Shakespeares plays?
In Shakespeare's day it cost one penny to stand in the yard, three pence to sit in the gallery. Today it could cost up to $100.00 for orchestra seats on Broadway.
Why might you have got wet if you had been to see one of Shakespeares plays in the 1500s?
If you went to most playhouses and only paid a penny admission, you would watch the play from the open courtyard in front of and around the stage, which had no roof. If it rained, you got wet. If you paid tuppence admission you got to sit down under a nice roof. The actors also had a roof to keep them dry. Some playhouses were indoors (St. Paul's, the first Blackfriars) and so nobody got wet.
Where did the posh people sit in shakespeares globe?
When people used to go and watch perfomances in the Globe, the wealthy, or as you would say "the posh people" would sit on the seats in the theatre.
Who went to shakespeares globe?
Mostly Ordinary Folk for a day out they would pay a peeny to sit on the floor seats but sometimes Elizbeathan Nobleman would go and play alot of money to sit high
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.
How was the audience divided for shakespeares plays?
The audience was divided into those who were going to stand through the play and those who got to sit, depending on how much they paid to get in.
What were the groundlings and where were they located?
they were farmers or blacksmiths that had to stand or sit on the ground to watch the plays
How did buck spend his time as thornton gathered gold?
he would sit and watch him as he plays ball with god
How much does it cost to get into Shakespeares plays?
In Shakespeare's day it cost one penny to stand in the yard, three pence to sit in the gallery. Today it could cost up to $100.00 for orchestra seats on Broadway.
Why might you have got wet if you had been to see one of Shakespeares plays in the 1500s?
If you went to most playhouses and only paid a penny admission, you would watch the play from the open courtyard in front of and around the stage, which had no roof. If it rained, you got wet. If you paid tuppence admission you got to sit down under a nice roof. The actors also had a roof to keep them dry. Some playhouses were indoors (St. Paul's, the first Blackfriars) and so nobody got wet.
What was the name for the peasants who would pay a penny to sit on the ground to see Shakespeares play?
They were called "groundlings."
In Shakespeares time how much were the cheapest seats in the Globe Theatre?
1 pence to stand 2 pence to sit 3-5 pence to sit on upper balconies
Where and why did ppl sit in shakespears theater?
It was at the box office. They went to watch live shows and sometimes other entertainment, like betting and cock-fighting
How much did the rich people pay to sit in the stalls to watch the plays in the globe theatre?
They payed 5 pounds which was pretty expensive at those times
