Life of Shakespeare
London
Forever and a day.
Something that lasts indefinitely.
What is Richard's aim in the beginning of the play?
to become king
How did the audience behave in the theatre?
talked, shouted, cheered, were rude, even threw items at the actors
In which century was Shakespeare born?
16th century
This is a wild goose chase.
To try to accomplish something nearly impossible.
What is the name of this brother who is the rightful heir to the throne?
Clarence
What is surprising from today's perspective when it comes to the actors in the Globe theatre?
All characters were played by men or boys.
In which century did Shakespeare die?
17th century
There's something in the wind.
To express that something is not right.
What happens to Clarence and his sons?
They are locked in the tower and later killed.
Why was the Globe theatre so popular among all classes of society?
It was very cheap and the theatre was one main source of entertainment.
There were speculations about the ruler of England actually having written some of Shakespeare's plays. Who was this ruler?
Queen Elizabeth
In which scene and play was this quote used:
"A horse, a horse. My kingdom for a horse!"
Richard III
before he dies
How is Richard killed?
In battle, after having lost his horse.
What did the theatre look like?
What was Shakespeare's wife's name?
Anne
She kills him with kindness.
She is too friendly to him or doesn't show her reaction.
What is the name of the new king?
Richmond becomes king Henry VII.
What did the flag colour on the roof of the globe theatre symoblise?
black = tragedy
white = comedy
red = history play