Tudor life The galleries Wealthier spectators could sit in one of the three raised galleries, and pay extra for the added comfort of a cushion.. The yard For a ticket price of one pe
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The galleries
Wealthier spectators
could sit in one of the
three raised galleries, and
pay extra for the added
comfort of a cushion
Upper-class women
would often wear a mask
to hide their identities
The yard
For a ticket price of one penny, the
lower classes would stand for up to
three hours to watch a performance
These people were called ‘groundlings’,
although during the summer months
they were also referred to as ‘stinkards’
– for obvious reasons
Entrance
The theatre had only one entrance, meaning the audience had to allow an hour and a half for entry On arrival, they would drop their entrance fee into a box, hence the term ‘box office’
One of the first purpose-built theatres in London, this
legendary open-air building is best known for its links with the most famous playwright in history, William Shakespeare Its construction was funded by his playing company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, and Shakespeare himself was one of four actors who bought a share in the Globe Up to 3,000 people from all walks of life would pack into the theatre to watch his latest production – that was until a cannon set off during a 1613 production of Henry VIII
misfired and set the highly flammable thatched roof ablaze
No one was injured, but the theatre was burned to the ground
in less than two hours It was rebuilt in hopes of achieving its former glory once more a year later, this time with a tiled roof, but was closed down by Puritans in 1642 It wasn’t until 1997 that the theatre was rebuilt and opened to the public once more Performances still take place there regularly come rain
or shine
Look inside Shakespeare’s theatrical playground
The Globe