When plays were performed in the large open-air public theatres like the Rose, Swan, Curtain or Globe, they were performed during the day so that the daylight could light up the stage. But when they were performed in indoor theatres like the Blackfriars, the stage was lit by candlelight, so they could perform at night.
William Shakespeare's plays were performed in 'The Globe Theatre'.
The Globe Theater
Actors. Before 1660, only actors and no actresses performed in the plays.
Newington Butts Theatre
Shakespeare's plays were performed in the afternoon, because they needed the daylight.
William Shakespeare's plays were performed in 'The Globe Theatre'.
The Globe Theater
Actors. Before 1660, only actors and no actresses performed in the plays.
the global theater
The Globe Theatre.
Newington Butts Theatre
Shakespeare's plays were performed in the afternoon, because they needed the daylight.
Daylight hours
Daylight Hours
The Globe Theatre
With the exception of the period between 1640 and 1660 or so, Shakespeare's plays have been continuously performed in London since about 1590 or so.
No. We know of at least one, Sir Thomas More, that he and his collaborators could not get past the censors.