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Why was William Shakespeare theaters so popular in Tudor times?
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∙ 11y ago
Because it was their means of entertainment as they did not have television, radio or computers etc as we do today so they would take a trip to the theatre instead. The theatre was also cheap, costing only a penny to watch a play being performed.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe only competition was from blood sports like bearbaiting and from sermons in the chapels. In any case, this was an era of the most amazing playwriting, not only from Shakespeare but also from his contemporaries, so the theatre was actually very good by any standard.
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∙ 11y agoBecause his writing style was amazing, he managed to convey a complex story to people of all levels of education. It meant it could draw in a wide crowed and also theaters were a place to be seen so it meant rich people would get status by attending
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∙ 9y agoA number of reasons. Theatre was a new concept, having really only emerged as an art form in the 1570s, about twenty years before Shakespeare's career started, and was an exciting one. It was a form of entertainment which appealed to all classes of society. It was of extremely high quality, because it was extremely competitive. There were loads of good playwrights and actors in action at the time. Theatre was patronized by the nobility and royalty, less so under Queen Elizabeth and more so under King James, whose family all sponsored the major acting companies. Finally, although it was not the only game in town, it was close. Apart from Theatre, your options for public entertainment were blood sports like bear baiting, or listening to sermons in church.
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∙ 10y agoIn Shakespeare's day, theatre was the only available form of popular entertainment. Sure, you could listen to sermons in church or go Bowling or play cards or drink, but none of those was as much fun as the theatre.
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∙ 9y agoThey are very good and entertaining plays. There were other good plays around but Shakespeare's were usually better. They still are, usually.
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∙ 15y agowrong wrong wrong!
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Did the Tudors go to the theatre?
Yes. Theatres grew during the Tudor era. Plays were put on for entertainment purposes, with William Shakespeare being the most popular playwright.
How do Queen Mary Tudor and William Shakespeare relate?
Mary Tudor, also known as Mary I of England and familiarly known as Bloody Mary, was queen of England until her death in 1558. Six years later, the wife of a glover in Stratford on Avon gave birth to a baby boy. The name of this child was William Shakespeare who was totally unrelated to Queen Mary.
What were the style of houses called in Shakespeare's time?
They are called Tudor houses after the Tudor family which ruled England from 1485 to 1603.
Shakespeare was in what era?
He lived in the Elizabethan Era. It was part of the Tudor Period.
Did William Shakespeare write a play about Henry VII?
William Shakespeare was baptised on the 26th of April, 1564 (birth dates were not commonly recorded in this time period) and died on the 23rd of April, 1616. The Tudor period lasted from 1485 to 1603, which marks the commencement of the reign of the House of Stuart (1603-1714). As such William Shakespeare lived in both the Tudor and Stuart periods of British history. Please see related links.
Who was a famous Tudor actor?
William Shakespeare :)
Who was the famous playwright who lived in the Tudor times?
uh shakespeare, duh-Isn't that why you put it into the "william shakespeare" category?
Did the Tudors go to the theatre?
Yes. Theatres grew during the Tudor era. Plays were put on for entertainment purposes, with William Shakespeare being the most popular playwright.
What is the name of a Tudor playwright?
William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, and Thomas Kyd were all playwrights under Queen Elizabeth I, who was a Tudor monarch. The earliest Tudor playwright was Nicholas Udall, who wrote Ralph Roister Doister.
What was a popular Tudor name for boys?
Some popular Tudor names for boys are: Henry William John Edward Edmund Charles Frances Thomas Louis George James
Was William Shakespeare the oldest playwright?
No. Lots of people wrote plays before Shakespeare. The ancient Greeks were writing plays 2300 years ago. The Romans were writing them 2000 years ago. English playwriting developed from indigenous traditions of Miracle and Morality plays, influenced by the Roman plays of Seneca and Terence. The earliest Tudor plays (Ralph Roister Doister, Gammer Gurton's Needle, Gorboduc) were written when Shakespeare was a child. The most popular Tudor Play, Thomas Kyd's Spanish Tragedy, was written before Shakespeare had even started writing and continued to be popular for decades thereafter.
When did William Tudor Gardiner die?
William Tudor Gardiner died in 1948.
When was William Tudor Gardiner born?
William Tudor Gardiner was born in 1892.
When was William Tudor born?
William Tudor was born on 1750-03-28.
When did William Tudor die?
William Tudor died on 1819-07-08.
How do Queen Mary Tudor and William Shakespeare relate?
Mary Tudor, also known as Mary I of England and familiarly known as Bloody Mary, was queen of England until her death in 1558. Six years later, the wife of a glover in Stratford on Avon gave birth to a baby boy. The name of this child was William Shakespeare who was totally unrelated to Queen Mary.
What did people in Tudor times think of Shakespeare?
People in Tudor times generally viewed Shakespeare as a talented playwright and poet. Although opinions may have varied, many recognized his skill in crafting stories and language. Shakespeare was well-respected in his time and his works were popular among the elite and the general public.
