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The Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre, constructed in 1599 by James Burbage for Shakespeare's company, Lord Chamberlain's Men, was a pivotal cultural institution in London during Queen Elizabeth I's reign.

The Globe Theatre

THE GLOBE THEATRE

Special effects with fire were used

From 2 o' clock in the afternoon until the evening
For this reason it was destroyed in 1613
It was rebuilt in 1614

It was closed in 1642

Actors were all MEN

They used wigs and costumes
Women were not accepted in the theatres as actresses

3200 spectators

Rich People
They sat in the galleries
Poor people (also called the GROUNDLINGS)
They stood in front of the stage

- It was made of wood - It was round or octagonal - It was an open-air theatre - It was opened in the centre to let the light in

- Three floors with galleries - Pit or yard - Main Stage or Apron Stage - Inner Stage - Upper Stage - Roof - NO scenary

In 1599

James Burbage

Lord Charmberlain's Men
Shakespeare's Company

One of the most important theatres in London

During the period of Queen Elizabeth I