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Globe Theatre
Built in 1599 to house Shakespeare's many plays, the Globe overlooked the Thames river outside of London. The new Globe Theatre was built in 1997. It is considered a faithful replica. Shakespearean plays may still be seen there today.
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Did they have intervals at the theatre in shakespeares time?
Intervals are quite boring! Don't blame them if they didn't have them in Shakespearean times but I'm not sure if they did. My friend said they did though!
What are the parts of the globe theatre?
Balcony
Galleries
Heavens
Side Balconies
Inner Above
Inner Below
Main Stage
Pit
Trap Door
Hut
What is the term used for the people that stood and watched the performances at the Globe Theater?
They were called groundlings.
When was the greek theatres stage built?
he theatre of Ancient Greece, or ancient Greek drama, is a theatrical culture that flourished in ancient Greece 700 BC. Thecity-state of Athens, which became a significant cultural, political, and military power during this period, was its centre, where it wasinstitutionalised as part of a festival called the Dionysia, which honoured the god Dionysus. Tragedy (late 6th century BC), comedy(486 BC), and the satyr play were the three dramatic genres to emerge there. Athens exported the festival to its numerous colonies and allies in order to promote a common cultural identity.
What was different about the design of the original globe theatre compared to modern theatres?
the modern theatres are proberly safer then the globe theatre.
What was true for those who watched a play at the Globe Theatre during Shakespeare's day?
The thing that is most true for someone watching a play in Shakespeare's day has to do with gender differences. Someone watching a play at the Globe Theater in Shakespeare's day will notice that all roles are played by males. This includes female roles.
Why were Tudor theatres sometimes shut?
Because of the plague, an epidemic disease which reared its ugly head every few years. People believed that you could catch plague from being near other people, which was correct, and it made sense to close the theatres, but why didn't they close the churches too?
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.
How much were the most expensive seats in Globe Theatre?
In the old Globe Theatre the "Lords Rooms" were the most expensive at 5d per seat.
Full Price List:
The Yard (or pit) - 1d
First Gallery - 2d
Second Gallery - 3d
Lords Rooms - 5d
In 1592 1603 and 1609 the theatres closed why?
FLOCKA... I do believe it was because of plague. NOt FLOCKA
What does the brown part of the globe indicate?
The brown part of the globe indicates the earth which means part of land on earth.
When was the Globe Theatre rebuild?
The Globe Theatre was rebuilt in 1614 after it was destroyed in 1613. A new theater was built in 1997 and named after the Globe.
None. The site of the Curtain is under a carpark. The site of the Globe is under the parking area of a historical residential building. The foundations of the Rose are under a commercial building.
How much did it cost to sit in the pit area of the Globe Theatre?
It cost 16d, also known as 16pence to sit in the pit. But dont forget you had to stand up.
