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.
Newington Butts Theatre
in the afternoon
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
in the afternoon
The Globe Theatre
because hookers were there in the morning
because hookers were there in the morning
Actors, possibly from traveling companies. All plays in outdoor theaters were performed in the afternoon, because it was too darn expensive to have candles and torches to light the stage.
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.